CPSC2022-12-01
Kubota Recalls Utility Vehicles Due to Injury and Collision Hazards (Recall Alert)
Kubota Tractor Corporation, of Grapevine, Texas
Hazard
The utility vehicle's steering shaft can shear at or near the electric power steering housing, and cause the driver to lose steering control, posing injury and collision hazards.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled utility vehicles and contact an authorized Kubota dealer to schedule a free inspection and free repair. Kubota is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Sold at
Authorized Kubota dealers nationwide from June 2018 through October 2022 for between $14,700 and $16,900.
Affected count
About 19,500
Injuries reported
Kubota has received five reports of incidents worldwide of steering shaft shearing. No injuries or deaths have been reported.
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Kubota RTV-XG850 Model Utility Vehicles
Consumer contact
Kubota Tractor Corporation toll-free at 888-458-2682 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at https://www.kubotausa.com/contact/form, Additional information can be found online at www.kubotausa.com/service-support/safety/safety-notices or online at www.kubotausa.com, click Service & Support, click Safety, and then view the Safety & Recall Notice.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2023/Kubota-Recalls-Utility-Vehicles-Due-to-Injury-and-Collision-Hazards-Recall-AlertDon't want to check this manually?
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