CPSC, Kubota Announce Recall of Utility Vehicles

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2004-11-19). About 16,000 units in the US.

Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Recall number	`05512`
Published	2004-11-19
Last updated	2024-11-14
Product category	Utility, Off-Road Vehicles/Golf Carts
Products	Kubota RTV900 Utility Vehicles
Firm named in the title	Kubota
Firms	Kubota Tractor Corporation, Torrance, Calif. (distributor)
Manufactured in	United States
Units (US)	16,000
Remedy classes	replace, inspect, stop use
Sold	Authorized Kubota RTV900 Dealers nationwide, from January 2004 through October 2004, at a suggested retail price of between $9,899 and $11,199.

Description

The RTV900 Utility Vehicles are four-wheel, off-road vehicles with cargo boxes. They are designed for two people to sit side by side. "RTV900" appears on the side of the front hood. The serial number range for the affected vehicles is 10001 through 25883.

Hazard

The front hood of the RTV900 utility vehicle can come off during operation, striking the driver or passenger and causing serious personal injury.

Remedy

Stop using the recalled vehicles and contact the nearest Kubota RTV900 Dealer to schedule an appointment to have the hood inspected and, if necessary, replaced free of charge.

Incidents and injuries

Kubota has received reports of two personal injuries to the face and/or back while people were operating the vehicles.

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