CPSC recall 05-512, announced November 19, 2004, covers Kubota RTV900 Utility Vehicles (about 16,000 units). The front hood of the RTV900 utility vehicle can come off during operation, striking the driver or passenger and causing serious personal injury. The notice cites 2 incident reports and 2 injuries. 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. Recall contact: call (888) 458-2682, or go to www.kubota.com.
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.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
The serial number range for the affected vehicles is 10001 through 25883.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The front hood of the RTV900 utility vehicle can come off during operation, striking the driver or passenger and causing serious personal injury.
Incidents and injuries
Kubota has received reports of two personal injuries to the face and/or back while people were operating the vehicles.
Official 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.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Kubota Tractor Corporation, Torrance, Calif.
- Product type
- Off-road recreational vehicles
- Recall number
- 05-512
- Units
- About 16,000
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Authorized Kubota RTV900 Dealers nationwide, from January 2004 through October 2004, at a suggested retail price of between $9,899 and $11,199.
- Distributor
- Kubota Tractor Corporation, Torrance, Calif.
Kubota RTV900 Utility Vehicles
CPSC product type: Utility, Off-Road Vehicles/Golf Carts
Recall contact information
Contact Kubota Tractor Corporation toll-free at (888) 458-2682, Ext. 990 (or 888 4-KUBOTA, Ext. 990) at any time during the week. Consumers also can go to the company's website at www.kubota.com
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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