CPSC recall 16-744, announced May 12, 2016, covers Kubota Tractor Utility Vehicles (about 23,400 units). The steering shaft can break and cause the operator to lose control of the vehicle, posing an injury hazard due to risk of collision. The notice cites 9 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled utility vehicles and contact an authorized Kubota dealer for a free inspection and free repair. Recall contact: call 800-752-0290, 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 serial number is also on the data plate.
Which products are included?
This recall involves model year 2013, 2014 and 2015 Kubota RTV400 and RTV500 series gas-powered utility vehicles. Recalled utility vehicles come in orange and camouflage and have serial numbers ranging from 10001 to 22042 for the RTV400 and 25083 to 40991 for the RTV500. The model is on the side of the unit and on the data plate on the back of the cab, between the cab and the bed. The serial number is also on the data plate.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The steering shaft can break and cause the operator to lose control of the vehicle, posing an injury hazard due to risk of collision.
Incidents and injuries
Kubota has received nine reports of shafts breaking, including one in which a consumer lost control of the vehicle and collided with a barbed wire fence, resulting in a cut on the arm.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled utility vehicles and contact an authorized Kubota dealer for a free inspection and free repair.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Kubota Tractor
- Product type
- Off-road recreational vehicles
- Recall number
- 16-744
- Units
- About 23,400
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Authorized Kubota dealers nationwide from 2010 to 2015 for between $21,000 and $22,000.
- Distributor
- Kubota Tractor Corporation, of Torrance, Calif.
Utility Vehicles
CPSC product type: Utility Vehicles
Recall contact information
Kubota Tractor Corporation at 800-752-0290 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or online at www.kubota.com and click on More, then Safety, then Safety Notices for more information. Kubota is contacting known customers directly.
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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