Kubota Utility Vehicle Model RTV-XG850GA

Name of Product:

Utility Vehicles

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

Recall Date:

December 14, 2023

Units:

About 3,170 (In addition, about 119 were sold in Canada)

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.

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:

None reported

Sold At:

Authorized Kubota dealers nationwide from March 2023 through September 2023 for between $14,500 and $18,200.

Distributor(s):

Kubota Tractor Corporation, of Grapevine, Texas

Manufactured In:

United States

Recall number:

24-736

Source and more images: CPSC