Kubota Recalls Off-Road Utility Vehicles Due to Carbon Monoxide Hazard
Recall 13701 · Oct 2, 2012 · Kubota
970
units affected
970
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 13701
- Date
- Oct 2, 2012
- Company
- Kubota
- Units affected
- 970
- Product
- Off-road Utility Vehicle
- Product type
- Utility Vehicles
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Poisoning
The product
The recalled vehicle is the Kubota RTV500 with cab. It is a 4x4 utility vehicle with side-by-side seating for two people, a small cargo bed and an optional cab. The vehicle is gasoline-powered and available in the colors orange or camouflage. The model number "RTV500" is on the doors of the vehicle. "Kubota" and "4x4" are on the outside of the cargo bed.
What can happen
Carbon monoxide can accumulate in the vehicle cab when the engine is idling and the vehicle is not moving, resulting in carbon monoxide poisoning.
The fix
Consumers should contact their Kubota dealer to schedule a free repair of the recalled vehicle, including the installation of a high-velocity exhaust tail pipe, the installation of special seals inside the cab and a check of the ventilating system.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Two instances of headaches attributed to carbon monoxide gas have been reported to the firm.
- Sold at
- Authorized Kubota dealers nationwide from September 2008 through April 2012 for between $12,900 and $13,200.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled off-road utility vehicle?
Consumers should contact their Kubota dealer to schedule a free repair of the recalled vehicle, including the installation of a high-velocity exhaust tail pipe, the installation of special seals inside the cab and a check of the ventilating system.
What is the hazard?
Carbon monoxide can accumulate in the vehicle cab when the engine is idling and the vehicle is not moving, resulting in carbon monoxide poisoning.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.