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Kubota Tractor Recalls Utility Vehicles Due to Crash and Collision Hazards (Recall Alert)
No injuries reported. This is a preventive recall action.
Source: CPSC
InfoRecall #24736
Kubota Tractor Recalls Utility Vehicles Due to Crash and Collision Hazards (Recall Alert)
Kubota Tractor Corporation, of Grapevine, Texas · Utility Vehicles
Product Description
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.
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.
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.
Repair
411 Press Analysis
The CPSC announced a voluntary recall of Utility Vehicles on December 14, 2023. Components of the steering shaft/steering system could have been improperly assembled which can lead to loss of control, posing crash and collision hazards. This recall covers about 3,170 (in addition, about 119 were sold in canada) and was initiated by Kubota Tractor Corporation, of Grapevine, Texas as a preventive measure. No injuries have been reported to date. Consumers should stop using the product and schedule a free repair. The recall demonstrates proactive safety compliance by the manufacturer. Consumers can verify whether their product is affected by checking model numbers against the CPSC listing.
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