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CPSC recall · Reported November 30, 2017

Kubota Recalls RTV-X Series Utility Vehicles Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)

The seat belt stays can break, posing an injury hazard to consumers in the event of a crash.

Recall #
18704
Affected scope
About 26,900
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Kubota Tractor Corp., Grapevine, Texas. recalled This recall involves Kubota RTV-X series utility vehicles with model numbers ending in 90… - a moderate-severity action.

Kubota Recalls RTV-X Series Utility Vehicles Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert) was recalled by Kubota Tractor Corp., Grapevine, Texas. in November 30, 2017. Reason: The seat belt stays can break, posing an injury hazard to consumers in the event of a crash.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact an authorized K…. Verify recall #18704 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Kubota Tractor Corp., Grapevine, Texas. issued this moderate-severity CPSC recall-The seat belt stays can break, posing an injury hazard to consumers in the event of a crash..

Moderate
severity level
November 30, 2017
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #18704 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This CPSC action (record #18704) was formally reported on November 30, 2017. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. Kubota Tractor Corp., Grapevine, Texas. is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records list the affected scope as About 26,900.

The documented reason for this recall is: The seat belt stays can break, posing an injury hazard to consumers in the event of a crash. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact an authorized Kubota dealer to schedule a free repair. The firm is contacting consumers directly. - consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 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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Where this recall sits in the database

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

About 26,900

Related Recalls

6

6 from same agency

Product description

This recall involves Kubota RTV-X series utility vehicles with model numbers ending in 900, 1100, 1120D and 1140. The diesel-powered vehicles were sold in orange and camouflage. Kubota and Diesel are printed on the side of the rear bed box. The model number is on the side of the unit and on the data plate located on the back of the cab, between the cab and the bed. The utility vehicles with the following serial numbers, located on the data plate, are included on this recall. Model Serial Number Range Manufacture Date Range RTV-X900 31229 through 42402 12/2015 through 6/2017 RTV-X1100 26899 through 35995 RTV-X1120D 18541 through 20746 RTV-X1140 10001 through 19546 6/2015 through 6/2017

Reason for recall

The seat belt stays can break, posing an injury hazard to consumers in the event of a crash.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact an authorized Kubota dealer to schedule a free repair. The firm is contacting consumers directly.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class Moderate
Status Active
Recall number 18704
Date reported November 30, 2017
Date initiated November 30, 2017
Recalling firm Kubota Tractor Corp., Grapevine, Texas.
Affected scope About 26,900
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 vehicles and contact an authorized Kubota dealer to schedule a free repair. …

  • Check the recall number (18704) 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
This recall involves Kubota RTV-X series utility vehicles with model numbers ending in 900, 1100, 1120D and 1140. The diesel-powered vehicles were sold in orange and camouflage. Kubota and Diesel are printed on the side of the rear bed box. The model number is on the side of the unit and on the data plate located on the back of the cab, between the cab and the bed. The utility vehicles with the following serial numbers, located on the data plate, are included on this recall. Model Serial Number Range Manufacture Date Range RTV-X900 31229 through 42402 12/2015 through 6/2017 RTV-X1100 26899 through 35995 RTV-X1120D 18541 through 20746 RTV-X1140 10001 through 19546 6/2015 through 6/2017. Recalled by Kubota Tractor Corp., Grapevine, Texas.. Units affected: About 26,900.
Why was this product recalled?
The seat belt stays can break, posing an injury hazard to consumers in the event of a crash.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact an authorized Kubota dealer to schedule a free repair. The firm is contacting consumers directly.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on November 30, 2017. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 18704.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (18704) against your product. Visit the official CPSC website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
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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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: CPSC, reported November 30, 2017. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.