Reported May 12, 2016
Kubota Recalls Utility Vehicles Due to Injury and Collision Hazards (Recall Alert)
Kubota Tractor Corporation of Torrance, Calif.
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled utility vehicles and contact an authorized Kubota dealer for a free inspection and free repair.
Firm contact: Kubota Tractor Corporation at 800-752-0290 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or online at www.kubota.com and click on More, then Safety, then Safety Notices for more information. Kubota is contacting known customers directly.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- Utility Vehicles
- Amount recalled
- About 23,400
Where it was sold
Sold at Authorized Kubota dealers nationwide from 2010 to 2015 for between $21,000 and $22,000..
Why it was recalled
Stop using this product now
The steering shaft can break and cause the operator to lose control of the vehicle, posing an injury hazard due to risk of collision.
Using this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.
Reports so far: Kubota has received nine reports of shafts breaking, including one in which a consumer lost control of the vehicle and collided with a barbed wire fence, resulting in a cut on the arm.
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