Model number check
RTV-XG850
Is RTV-XG850 recalled? Yes. Model number RTV-XG850 is listed in 2 CPSC recalls: 24-736 (Kubota Tractor Utility Vehicles, December 14, 2023) and 23-713 (Kubota RTV-XG850 Model Utility Vehicles, December 1, 2022).
Compare every letter, number, space, and suffix on your product label. A similar-looking model may not be included in a recall — the official CPSC notice is always the final authority.
Recall 24-736, published December 14, 2023
What to check on the product label
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
Affected model numbers
RTV-XG850
Additional identifying detailsThis recall involves Kubota Utility Vehicles with model number RTV-XG850, known as the "Sidekick." "Sidekick" and/or the model number are on the side of the utility vehicles, which were sold in various colors.
Which products are included?
This recall involves Kubota Utility Vehicles with model number RTV-XG850, known as the "Sidekick." "Sidekick" and/or the model number are on the side of the utility vehicles, which were sold in various colors. Data plates on the side of the recalled vehicles have the model number and serial numbers ranging from 31706-35058, Y1025-Y1310, 50011-50012, and 50075-52920.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeComponents of the steering shaft/steering system could have been improperly assembled which can lead to loss of control, posing crash and collision hazards.
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.
Remedy type: Repair
- Recall published
- December 14, 2023
- Units
- About 3,170 (In addition, about 119 were sold in Canada)
- Sold at / sales period
- Authorized Kubota dealers nationwide from March 2023 through September 2023 for between $14,500 and $18,200.
Recall 23-713, published December 1, 2022
What to check on the product label
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
Affected model numbers
RTV-XG850
Additional identifying detailsThis 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.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeThe 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.
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.
Remedy type: Repair
- Recall published
- December 1, 2022
- Units
- About 19,500
- Sold at / sales period
- Authorized Kubota dealers nationwide from June 2018 through October 2022 for between $14,700 and $16,900.
