CPSC recall 23-713, announced December 1, 2022, covers Kubota RTV-XG850 Model Utility Vehicles (about 19,500 units). 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. The notice cites 5 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled utility vehicles and contact an authorized Kubota dealer to schedule a free inspection and free repair. Recall contact: call 888-458-2682, or go to www.kubotausa.com/contact/form.
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
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.
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 noticeWhy it was recalled
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.
Incidents and injuries
Kubota has received five reports of incidents worldwide of steering shaft shearing. No injuries or deaths have been reported.
Official 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.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Kubota Tractor
- Product type
- Off-road recreational vehicles
- Recall number
- 23-713
- Units
- About 19,500
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Authorized Kubota dealers nationwide from June 2018 through October 2022 for between $14,700 and $16,900.
- Distributor
- Kubota Tractor Corporation, of Grapevine, Texas
Recall contact information
Kubota Tractor Corporation toll-free at 888-458-2682 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at https://www.kubotausa.com/contact/form, Additional information can be found online at www.kubotausa.com/service-support/safety/safety-notices or online at www.kubotausa.com, click Service & Support, click Safety, and then view the Safety & Recall Notice.
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