Product Recall Number: 23-713
Why was Kubota RTV-XG850 Model Utility Vehicles recalled?
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.
Product Recall Number: 23-713
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2022-12-01
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Kubota RTV-XG850 Model Utility Vehicles
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.
Hazard Description: 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.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Repair
Units: About 19,500
Incidents: Kubota has received five reports of incidents worldwide of steering shaft shearing. No injuries or deaths have been reported.
Remedy: 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.
Sold At: Authorized Kubota dealers nationwide from June 2018 through October 2022 for between $14,700 and $16,900.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: Kubota Tractor Corporation, of Grapevine, Texas
Manufactured In: United States
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed