Kubota Tractor Recalls Utility Vehicles Due to Crash and Collision Hazards (Recall Alert)
Recall 24736 · Dec 14, 2023 · Kubota Tractor
3,170
units affected
3,170
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 24736
- Date
- Dec 14, 2023
- Company
- Kubota Tractor
- Units affected
- 3,170
- Product
- Utility Vehicles
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
This recall involves Kubota Utility Vehicles with model number RTV-XG850, known as the "Sidekick." "Sidekick" and/or the model number are on the side of the utility vehicles, which were sold in various colors. Data plates on the side of the recalled vehicles have the model number and serial numbers ranging from 31706-35058, Y1025-Y1310, 50011-50012, and 50075-52920.
What can happen
Components of the steering shaft/steering system could have been improperly assembled which can lead to loss of control, posing crash and collision hazards.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- Sold at
- Authorized Kubota dealers nationwide from March 2023 through September 2023 for between $14,500 and $18,200.
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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 and contact an authorized Kubota dealer to schedule a free inspection and free repair. Kubota is contacting all known purchasers directly.
What is the hazard?
Components of the steering shaft/steering system could have been improperly assembled which can lead to loss of control, posing crash and collision hazards.
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.