Kubota Recalls Utility Vehicles Due to Injury and Collision Hazards (Recall Alert)
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2022-12-01). Models: RTV-XG850. About 19,500 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 23713 |
| Published | 2022-12-01 |
| Last updated | 2022-12-01 |
| Products | Kubota RTV-XG850 Model Utility Vehicles |
| Firm named in the title | Kubota |
| Firms | Kubota Tractor Corporation, of Grapevine, Texas (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 19,500 |
| Model numbers | RTV-XG850 |
| Remedy classes | repair, inspect, stop use |
| Sold | Authorized Kubota dealers nationwide from June 2018 through October 2022 for between $14,700 and $16,900. |
Description
This recall involves model year 2018 through 2022 base model Kubota RTV-XG850 Utility Vehicles, known as the "Sidekick." "Sidekick" and/or the model number are on the side of the utility vehicle. Data plates on the side of the recalled vehicles have the model number and serial numbers ranging from 10001-50018, X0001-X0139, and Y0001-Y1312.
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.
Incidents and injuries
Kubota has received five reports of incidents worldwide of steering shaft shearing. No injuries or deaths have been reported.
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