Kubota Recalls Utility Vehicles Due to Injury and Collision Hazards (Recall Alert)
CPSC recall 23713 · announced December 1, 2022 · Kubota Tractor · 19,500 units affected
The product
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.
The 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.
What to do (per CPSC)
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. Remedy type: Repair
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Kubota has received five reports of incidents worldwide of steering shaft shearing. No injuries or deaths have been reported.
Sold at: Authorized Kubota dealers nationwide from June 2018 through October 2022 for between $14,700 and $16,900.
Consumer 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.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.