Kubota Recall of Utility Vehicles
Kubota RTV900 Utility Vehicle
Date of Recall
2004-11-19CPSC Release Number
05-512Manufactured In
U.S.A.Units
About 16,000Distributor
Kubota Tractor Corporation, Torrance, Calif.Sold By
Authorized Kubota RTV900 Dealers nationwide from January 2004 through October 2004 at a suggested retail price of between $9,899 and $11,199.Problem/Hazard
The front hood of the RTV900 utility vehicle can come off during operation, striking the driver or passenger and causing serious personal injury.Injuries/Incidents
Kubota has received reports of two personal injuries to the face and/or back while people were operating the vehicles.Description
The RTV900 Utility Vehicles are four-wheel, off-road vehicles with cargo boxes. They are designed for two people to sit side by side. "RTV900" appears on the side of the front hood. The serial number range for the affected vehicles is 10001 through 25883.Remedy
Stop using the recalled vehicles and contact the nearest Kubota RTV900 Dealer to schedule an appointment to have the hood inspected and, if necessary, replaced free of charge.Consumer Contact
Contact Kubota Tractor Corporation toll-free at (888) 458-2682, Ext. 990 (or 888 4-KUBOTA, Ext. 990) at any time during the week. Consumers also can go to the company's web site at www.kubota.comRecall Comments
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