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Product recall · CPSCOctober 2, 2012Worth checking
Kubota Off-Road Utility Vehicles Due to Carbon Monoxide Hazard
Check whether yours is affected, then follow the instructions below.
What’s wrong
Carbon monoxide can accumulate in the vehicle cab when the engine is idling and the vehicle is not moving, resulting in carbon monoxide poisoning.
The Recall Registry rates this worth checking — we found nothing in the notice describing a specific injury. A recall covers only the versions, UPCs or date codes it names, so check those against yours.
What it looks like
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What to do
Consumers should contact their Kubota dealer to schedule a free repair of the recalled vehicle, including the installation of a high-velocity exhaust tail pipe, the installation of special seals inside the cab and a check of the ventilating system.
Who to contact: For more information, contact Kubota toll-free at (800) 752-0290 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.kubota.com and click on Safety/Safety Notices. Kubota is contacting its customers directly.
The product
The recalled vehicle is the Kubota RTV500 with cab. It is a 4x4 utility vehicle with side-by-side seating for two people, a small cargo bed and an optional cab. The vehicle is gasoline-powered and available in the colors orange or camouflage. The model number "RTV500" is on the doors of the vehicle. "Kubota" and "4x4" are on the outside of the cargo bed.
Details
- Units affected
- About 970
- Recall date
- October 2, 2012
- Brand
- Kubota Manufacturing of America Corporation, of Gainesville, Ga.
- What has been reported
- Two instances of headaches attributed to carbon monoxide gas have been reported to the firm.
RTV500
Authorized Kubota dealers nationwide from September 2008 through April 2012 for between $12,900 and $13,200.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Kubota Recalls Off-Road Utility Vehicles Due to Carbon Monoxide Hazard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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