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Kubota Recalls Off-Road Utility Vehicles Due to Carbon Monoxide Hazard

Recalled October 2, 2012 · CPSC recall 13701 · Kubota

Picture of recalled off-road utility vehicle

Hazard

Carbon monoxide can accumulate in the vehicle cab when the engine is idling and the vehicle is not moving, resulting in carbon monoxide poisoning.

Remedy

Repair

Units

About 970

Incidents / injuries

Two instances of headaches attributed to carbon monoxide gas have been reported to the firm.

Description

The recalled vehicle is the Kubota RTV500 with cab. It is a 4x4 utility vehicle with side-by-side seating for two people, a small cargo bed and an optional cab. The vehicle is gasoline-powered and available in the colors orange or camouflage. The model number "RTV500" is on the doors of the vehicle. "Kubota" and "4x4" are on the outside of the cargo bed.

What to do

Consumers should contact their Kubota dealer to schedule a free repair of the recalled vehicle, including the installation of a high-velocity exhaust tail pipe, the installation of special seals inside the cab and a check of the ventilating system.

Contact

For more information, contact Kubota toll-free at (800) 752-0290 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.kubota.com and click on Safety/Safety Notices. Kubota is contacting its customers directly.

Product

Off-road Utility Vehicle

Manufacturer(s)

Kubota Manufacturing of America Corporation, of Gainesville, Ga.

Retailers

Authorized Kubota dealers nationwide from September 2008 through April 2012 for between $12,900 and $13,200.

Made in

United States

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →