CPSC, Kubota Announce Recall of Utility Vehicles
CPSC recall 05512 · announced November 19, 2004 · Kubota Tractor Corporation, Torrance, Calif · 16,000 units affected
The product
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.
The hazard
The front hood of the RTV900 utility vehicle can come off during operation, striking the driver or passenger and causing serious personal injury.
What to do (per CPSC)
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.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Kubota has received reports of two personal injuries to the face and/or back while people were operating the vehicles.
Sold at: Authorized Kubota RTV900 Dealers nationwide, from January 2004 through October 2004, at a suggested retail price of between $9,899 and $11,199.
Consumer 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
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.