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Kubota Recalls Utility Vehicles Due to Injury and Collision Hazards (Recall Alert)

Recalled December 1, 2022 · CPSC recall 23713 · Kubota

Recalled Kubota Utility Vehicle Model RTV-XG850GA, SidekickRecalled Kubota Utility Vehicle Model RTV-XG850WLH22, SidekickRecalled Kubota Utility Vehicle Model RTV-XG850SLAS22, Sidekick
Hazard
The utility vehicle's steering shaft can shear at or near the electric power steering housing, and cause the driver to lose steering control, posing injury and collision hazards.
Remedy
Repair
Units
About 19,500
Incidents / injuries
Kubota has received five reports of incidents worldwide of steering shaft shearing. No injuries or deaths have been reported.

Description

This recall involves model year 2018 through 2022 base model Kubota RTV-XG850 Utility Vehicles, known as the "Sidekick." "Sidekick" and/or the model number are on the side of the utility vehicle. Data plates on the side of the recalled vehicles have the model number and serial numbers ranging from 10001-50018, X0001-X0139, and Y0001-Y1312.

What to do

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.

Contact

Kubota Tractor Corporation toll-free at 888-458-2682 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at https://www.kubotausa.com/contact/form, Additional information can be found online at www.kubotausa.com/service-support/safety/safety-notices or online at www.kubotausa.com, click Service & Support, click Safety, and then view the Safety & Recall Notice.

Product
Kubota RTV-XG850 Model Utility Vehicles
Distributed by
Kubota Tractor Corporation, of Grapevine, Texas
Retailers
Authorized Kubota dealers nationwide from June 2018 through October 2022 for between $14,700 and $16,900.
Made in
United States

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