Kubota Utility Vehicle Model RTV-XG850GA Sidekick

Name of Product:

Kubota RTV-XG850 Model Utility Vehicles

Hazard:

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.

Remedy:

Repair

Recall Date:

December 01, 2022

Units:

About 19,500

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.

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.

Incidents/Injuries:

Kubota has received five reports of incidents worldwide of steering shaft shearing. No injuries or deaths have been reported.

Sold At:

Authorized Kubota dealers nationwide from June 2018 through October 2022 for between $14,700 and $16,900.

Distributor(s):

Kubota Tractor Corporation, of Grapevine, Texas

Manufactured In:

United States

Recall number:

23-713

Source and more images: CPSC