Kubota Recalls Utility Vehicle Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
Recall 16710 · Dec 8, 2015 · Kubota
11,500
units affected
11,500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16710
- Date
- Dec 8, 2015
- Company
- Kubota
- Units affected
- 11,500
- Product
- Utility Vehicles
- Product type
- Utility Vehicles
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves model year 2013, 2014 and 2015 Kubota RTV-X1100C series diesel-powered utility vehicles. Recalled utility vehicles come in the colors orange and camouflage and have serial numbers ranging from 10001 to 23172. The model number 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.
What can happen
Combustible debris can make contact with the exhaust manifold and ignite, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled utility vehicles, park them away from combustible materials and contact an authorized Kubota dealer for a free inspection and free repair and should follow their directions. Kubota is contacting consumers directly.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Kubota has received seven reports of debris-related fires. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Authorized Kubota dealers nationwide from October 2013 to October 2015 for between $21,000 and $22,000.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled utility vehicles?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled utility vehicles, park them away from combustible materials and contact an authorized Kubota dealer for a free inspection and free repair and should follow their directions. Kubota is contacting consumers directly.
What is the hazard?
Combustible debris can make contact with the exhaust manifold and ignite, posing a fire hazard.
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.