CPSC recall · Reported December 1, 2022
Kubota Recalls Utility Vehicles Due to Injury and Collision Hazards (Recall Alert)
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.
Kubota Tractor Corporation, of Grapevine, Texas recalled This recall involves model year 2018 through 2022 base model Kubota RTV-XG850 Utility Veh….
Kubota Recalls Utility Vehicles Due to Injury and Collision Hazards (Recall Alert) was recalled by Kubota Tractor Corporation, of Grapevine, Texas in December 1, 2022. Reason: The utility vehicle's steering shaft can shear at or near the electric power steering housing, and cause the …. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled utility vehicles and contact an auth…. Verify recall #23713 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Kubota Tractor Corporation, of Grapevine, Texas issued this CPSC recall-The utility vehicle's steering shaft can shear at or near the electric power steering housing, and cause the ….
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- December 1, 2022
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #23713 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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Where this recall sits in its category - 7,783 vehicles recalls on record
Product description
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.
Reason for recall
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.
Remedy, what to do
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.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 23713 |
| Date reported | December 1, 2022 |
| Date initiated | December 1, 2022 |
| Recalling firm | Kubota Tractor Corporation, of Grapevine, Texas |
| Affected scope | About 19,500 |
| 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 to schedule a free …
- Check the recall number (23713) 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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