Kubota Recalls Utility Vehicles Due to Injury and Collision Hazards
Kubota RTV-XG850 Model Utility Vehicles
Date of Recall
2022-12-01CPSC Release Number
23-713Manufactured In
United StatesUnits
About 19,500Sold By
Authorized Kubota dealers nationwide from June 2018 through October 2022 for between $14,700 and $16,900.Problem/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.Injuries/Incidents
Kubota has received five reports of incidents worldwide of steering shaft shearing. No injuries or deaths have been reported.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.
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