Recalls / 2022-12-01

Kubota Recalls Utility Vehicles Due to Injury and Collision Hazards (Recall Alert)

23713 · Recalled 2022-12-01 · CPSC page

Recalled Kubota Utility Vehicle Model RTV-XG850GA, Sidekick

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.

Hazards

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.

Reported injuries

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

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.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Kubota RTV-XG850 Model Utility Vehicles		About 19,500

Parties

Distributor: Kubota Tractor Corporation, of Grapevine, Texas
Made in: United States
Sold at: Authorized Kubota dealers nationwide, 700, $16, 900.

Consumer contact

Kubota Tractor Corporation toll-free at 888-458-2682 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at https://www.kubotausa.com/contact/form, Additional information can be found online at www.kubotausa.com/service-support/safety/safety-notices or online at www.kubotausa.com, click Service & Support, click Safety, and then view the Safety & Recall Notice.

More images

Recalled Kubota Utility Vehicle Model RTV-XG850WLH22, Sidekick

Recalled Kubota Utility Vehicle Model RTV-XG850SLAS22, Sidekick

Source: CPSC recall 23713. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.