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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.

Off-road Utility Vehicle
Here's product recall specific data for Off-road Utility Vehicle.

  • 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