Kubota Recalls Off-Road Utility Vehicles Due to Carbon Monoxide Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2012-10-02). Hazards: carbon monoxide, chemical. Models: RTV500. About 970 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 13701 |
| Published | 2012-10-02 |
| Last updated | 2015-01-12 |
| Product category | Utility Vehicles |
| Products | Off-road Utility Vehicle |
| Firm named in the title | Kubota |
| Firms | Kubota Manufacturing of America Corporation, of Gainesville, Ga. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 970 |
| Model numbers | RTV500 |
| Hazard classes | carbon monoxide, chemical |
| Remedy classes | repair |
| Sold | Authorized Kubota dealers nationwide from September 2008 through April 2012 for between $12,900 and $13,200. |
Description
The recalled vehicle is the Kubota RTV500 with cab. It is a 4x4 utility vehicle with side-by-side seating for two people, a small cargo bed and an optional cab. The vehicle is gasoline-powered and available in the colors orange or camouflage. The model number "RTV500" is on the doors of the vehicle. "Kubota" and "4x4" are on the outside of the cargo bed.
Hazard
Carbon monoxide can accumulate in the vehicle cab when the engine is idling and the vehicle is not moving, resulting in carbon monoxide poisoning.
Remedy
Consumers should contact their Kubota dealer to schedule a free repair of the recalled vehicle, including the installation of a high-velocity exhaust tail pipe, the installation of special seals inside the cab and a check of the ventilating system.
Incidents and injuries
Two instances of headaches attributed to carbon monoxide gas have been reported to the firm.
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