Product Recall Number: 13-701
Why was Off-road Utility Vehicle recalled?
Carbon monoxide can accumulate in the vehicle cab when the engine is idling and the vehicle is not moving, resulting in carbon monoxide poisoning.
Product Recall Number: 13-701
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2012-10-01
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Off-road Utility Vehicle
Description: Carbon monoxide can accumulate in the 4x4 RTV500 utility vehicle's cab when the engine is idling and the vehicle is not moving.
Hazard Description: Carbon monoxide can accumulate in the vehicle cab when the engine is idling and the vehicle is not moving, resulting in carbon monoxide poisoning.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Repair
Units: About 970
Incidents: Two instances of headaches attributed to carbon monoxide gas have been reported to the firm.
Remedy: 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.
Sold At: Authorized Kubota dealers nationwide from September 2008 through April 2012 for between $12,900 and $13,200.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: United States
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed