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Product recall · CPSCNovember 4, 2021Serious
Kubota Utility Vehicles
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The floor mats on the recalled Kubota utility vehicles can warp or degrade and interfere with the throttle pedal, posing crash and injury hazards.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Injuries have already been reported.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled utility vehicles and contact an Authorized Kubota dealer. If the floormat is warped or degraded, consumers will receive a new floormat installed by the dealer that will be secured by rivets to the floor. If the utility vehicles floormat is not warped or degraded, the dealer will complete a modification to the existing floormat by trimming the mat and then securing it by rivets to the floor. Kubota is contacting all known consumers directly.
Who to contact: Kubota Tractor Corporation toll-free at 888-458-2682 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, online at https://www.kubotausa.com/service-support/safety/safety-notices, or online at www.kubotausa.com and click Contact at the bottom of the page for additional information.
The product
This recall involves model year 2013 through 2021 base model Kubota RTV-X1100C Utility Vehicles. Specific models may include an additional letter after the "C," for example, 1100CR. Recalled units have serial numbers ranging from 10001 through 67546. The model number is on the side of the unit and on the data plate also on the side of the unit. The serial number is also on the data plate.
Details
- Units affected
- About 48,875
- Recall date
- November 4, 2021
- Made or distributed by
- Kubota Tractor Corporation, of Grapevine, Texas
- Injuries reported
- Yes
- What has been reported
- Kubota has received one report of a loss of control that resulted in black eyes and minor bruising.
Authorized Kubota dealers nationwide from April 2013 through September 2021 for between $21,300 and $22,950.
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 Utility Vehicles Due to Crash and Injury Hazards (Recall Alert)”
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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