CPSC, Kubota Announce Recall of Utility Vehicles

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

Recall #: 05512
Affected scope: About 16,000

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Kubota Tractor Corporation, Torrance, Calif. recalled The RTV900 Utility Vehicles are four-wheel, off-road vehicles with cargo boxes. They are ….

CPSC, Kubota Announce Recall of Utility Vehicles was recalled by Kubota Tractor Corporation, Torrance, Calif. in November 19, 2004. Reason: The front hood of the RTV900 utility vehicle can come off during operation, striking the driver or passenger …. Remedy: Stop using the recalled vehicles and contact the nearest Kubota RTV900 Dealer to schedule…. Verify recall #05512 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Kubota Tractor Corporation, Torrance, Calif. issued this CPSC recall-The front hood of the RTV900 utility vehicle can come off during operation, striking the driver or passenger ….

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agency class: November 19, 2004
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #05512 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product 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.

Reason for recall

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

Remedy, 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.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	05512
Date reported	November 19, 2004
Date initiated	November 19, 2004
Recalling firm	Kubota Tractor Corporation, Torrance, Calif.
Affected scope	About 16,000
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Stop using the recalled vehicles and contact the nearest Kubota RTV900 Dealer to schedule an appointment to have the hood inspect…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

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

What should consumers 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.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on November 19, 2004. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 05512.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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