Kubota Tractor Corporation Recalls RTV-Series Utility Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard
Recall 25249 · May 1, 2025 · Kubota Tractor Corporation
49,640
units affected
49,640
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 25249
- Date
- May 1, 2025
- Company
- Kubota Tractor Corporation
- Units affected
- 49,640
- Product
- Kubota Utility Vehicles
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
This recall involves Kubota Utility Vehicles under the "RTV-series." The chart below identifies the models and serial number ranges of the recalled products. The model numbers can be found on the side of the utility vehicle. The serial numbers can be generally found on the left side, behind the driver. The plate is facing backwards where the bed meets the cab. The utility vehicles were sold in various colors, including orange, black and camo. Model Range of Last 5 Serial Numbers RTV520 10004-25434 and X0005-X0507 RTV-X1120 41413-41489 RTV-X1130 10003-11962 RTV-X1140 RTV-X RTV-X900 RTV-X1100C
What can happen
The ball joint connected to the front suspension arm can loosen and separate from the front suspension arm, resulting in the driver losing wheel support of the utility vehicle, posing a crash hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled utility vehicles and contact an authorized Kubota dealer to schedule a free inspection and repair at the dealer's location. Kubota is contacting registered owners directly.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received four reports of loosened or separated ball joints. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Authorized Kubota dealers nationwide from January 2021 through December 2024 for between $11,000 and $27,000.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled kubota utility vehicles?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled utility vehicles and contact an authorized Kubota dealer to schedule a free inspection and repair at the dealer's location. Kubota is contacting registered owners directly.
What is the hazard?
The ball joint connected to the front suspension arm can loosen and separate from the front suspension arm, resulting in the driver losing wheel support of the utility vehicle, posing a crash hazard to consumers.
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.