CPSC recall · Reported May 12, 2016
Kubota Recalls Utility Vehicles Due to Injury and Collision Hazards (Recall Alert)
The steering shaft can break and cause the operator to lose control of the vehicle, posing an injury hazard due to risk of collision.
Kubota Tractor Corporation, of Torrance, Calif. recalled This recall involves model year 2013, 2014 and 2015 Kubota RTV400 and RTV500 series gas-p….
Kubota Recalls Utility Vehicles Due to Injury and Collision Hazards (Recall Alert) was recalled by Kubota Tractor Corporation, of Torrance, Calif. in May 12, 2016. Reason: The steering shaft can break and cause the operator to lose control of the vehicle, posing an injury hazard d…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled utility vehicles and contact an auth…. Verify recall #16744 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Kubota Tractor Corporation, of Torrance, Calif. issued this CPSC recall-The steering shaft can break and cause the operator to lose control of the vehicle, posing an injury hazard d….
- None
- agency class
- May 12, 2016
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #16744 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.
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Product description
This recall involves model year 2013, 2014 and 2015 Kubota RTV400 and RTV500 series gas-powered utility vehicles. Recalled utility vehicles come in orange and camouflage and have serial numbers ranging from 10001 to 22042 for the RTV400 and 25083 to 40991 for the RTV500. The model is on the side of the unit and on the data plate on the back of the cab, between the cab and the bed. The serial number is also on the data plate.
Reason for recall
The steering shaft can break and cause the operator to lose control of the vehicle, posing an injury hazard due to risk of collision.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled utility vehicles and contact an authorized Kubota dealer for a free inspection and free repair.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 16744 |
| Date reported | May 12, 2016 |
| Date initiated | May 12, 2016 |
| Recalling firm | Kubota Tractor Corporation, of Torrance, Calif. |
| Affected scope | About 23,400 |
| 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
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled utility vehicles and contact an authorized Kubota dealer for a free inspecti…
- Check the recall number (16744) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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