CPSC, Kubota Announce Recall of Utility Vehicles

Recalled November 19, 2004 · CPSC recall 05512 · Kubota

Hazard

The front hood of the RTV900 utility vehicle can come off during operation, striking the driver or passenger and causing serious personal injury.

Remedy

Stop using the recalled vehicles and contact the nearest Kubota RTV900 Dealer to schedule an appointment to have the hood inspected and, if necessary, replaced free of charge.

Units

About 16,000

Incidents / injuries

Kubota has received reports of two personal injuries to the face and/or back while people were operating the vehicles.

Description

The RTV900 Utility Vehicles are four-wheel, off-road vehicles with cargo boxes. They are designed for two people to sit side by side. "RTV900" appears on the side of the front hood. The serial number range for the affected vehicles is 10001 through 25883.

What to do

Stop using the recalled vehicles and contact the nearest Kubota RTV900 Dealer to schedule an appointment to have the hood inspected and, if necessary, replaced free of charge.

Contact

Contact Kubota Tractor Corporation toll-free at (888) 458-2682, Ext. 990 (or 888 4-KUBOTA, Ext. 990) at any time during the week. Consumers also can go to the company's website at www.kubota.com

Product

Kubota RTV900 Utility Vehicles

Distributed by

Kubota Tractor Corporation, Torrance, Calif.

Retailers

Authorized Kubota RTV900 Dealers nationwide, from January 2004 through October 2004, at a suggested retail price of between $9,899 and $11,199.

Made in

United States

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →