CPSC, Kubota Announce Recall of Utility Vehicles
USCPSC, Kubota Announce Recall of Utility Vehicles
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The front hood of the RTV900 utility vehicle can come off during operation, striking the driver or passenger and causing serious personal injury.
Product Description & Identification
The RTV900 Utility Vehicles are four-wheel, off-road vehicles with cargo boxes. They are designed for two people to sit side by side. "RTV900" appears on the side of the front hood. The serial number range for the affected vehicles is 10001 through 25883.
Affected Products
Kubota RTV900 Utility Vehicles
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Kubota-Announce-Recall-of-Utility-Vehicles- |
| Title | CPSC, Kubota Announce Recall of Utility Vehicles |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Kubota-RTV900-1.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Kubota RTV900 Utility Vehicle |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Kubota-RTV900-2.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Kubota RTV900 Utility Vehicle |
| Hazards › Name | The front hood of the RTV900 utility vehicle can come off during operation, striking the driver or passenger and causing serious personal injury. |
| Injuries › Name | Kubota has received reports of two personal injuries to the face and/or back while people were operating the vehicles. |
| Products › Name | Kubota RTV900 Utility Vehicles |
| Products › Type | Utility, Off-Road Vehicles/Golf Carts |
| Products › Category I D | 2215 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 16,000 |
| Recall I D | 3039 |
| Remedies › Name | Stop using the recalled vehicles and contact the nearest Kubota RTV900 Dealer to schedule an appointment to have the hood inspected and, if necessary, replaced free of charge. |
| Retailers › Name | Authorized Kubota RTV900 Dealers nationwide, from January 2004 through October 2004, at a suggested retail price of between $9,899 and $11,199. |
| Recall Date | 2004-11-19T00:00:00 |
| Description | The RTV900 Utility Vehicles are four-wheel, off-road vehicles with cargo boxes. They are designed for two people to sit side by side. "RTV900" appears on the side of the front hood. The serial number range for the affected vehicles is 10001 through 25883. |
| Distributors › Name | Kubota Tractor Corporation, Torrance, Calif. |
| Recall Number | 05512 |
| Consumer Contact | Contact Kubota Tractor Corporation toll-free at (888) 458-2682, Ext. 990 (or 888 4-KUBOTA, Ext. 990) at any time during the week. Consumers also can go to the company's website at www.kubota.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2024-11-14T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |
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