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Kubota Tractor Recalls Utility Vehicles Due to Crash and Collision Hazards (Recall Alert)

Recalled December 14, 2023 · CPSC recall 24736 · Kubota Tractor

Recalled Kubota Utility Vehicle Model RTV-XG850, SidekickRecalled Kubota Utility Vehicle Model RTV-XG850, Sidekick
Hazard
Components of the steering shaft/steering system could have been improperly assembled which can lead to loss of control, posing crash and collision hazards.
Remedy
Repair
Units
About 3,170 (In addition, about 119 were sold in Canada)
Incidents / injuries
None reported

Description

This recall involves Kubota Utility Vehicles with model number RTV-XG850, known as the "Sidekick." "Sidekick" and/or the model number are on the side of the utility vehicles, which were sold in various colors. Data plates on the side of the recalled vehicles have the model number and serial numbers ranging from 31706-35058, Y1025-Y1310, 50011-50012, and 50075-52920.

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.

Contact

Kubota Tractor Corporation toll-free at 888-458-2682 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at https://www.kubotausa.com/recall/contact/form. Additional information can be found online at www.kubotausa.com; click Parts & Service, then scroll down and click the "Safety & Recall Notices" tab to view the Safety & Recall Notice, or go directly to https://www.kubotausa.com/recall/service-support/safety/safety-notices.

Product
Utility Vehicles
Distributed by
Kubota Tractor Corporation, of Grapevine, Texas
Retailers
Authorized Kubota dealers nationwide from March 2023 through September 2023 for between $14,500 and $18,200.
Made in
United States

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