Kubota Recalls Off-Road Utility Vehicles Due to Carbon Monoxide Hazard
USKubota Recalls Off-Road Utility Vehicles Due to Carbon Monoxide Hazard
Recalling Firm: Kubota Manufacturing of America Corporation, of Gainesville, Ga.
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Carbon monoxide can accumulate in the vehicle cab when the engine is idling and the vehicle is not moving, resulting in carbon monoxide poisoning.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Off-road Utility Vehicle
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/Kubota-Recalls-Off-Road-Utility-Vehicles-Due-to-Carbon-Monoxide-Hazard |
| Title | Kubota Recalls Off-Road Utility Vehicles Due to Carbon Monoxide Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/PageFiles.130185.13701.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Picture of recalled off-road utility vehicle |
| Hazards › Name | Carbon monoxide can accumulate in the vehicle cab when the engine is idling and the vehicle is not moving, resulting in carbon monoxide poisoning. |
| Injuries › Name | Two instances of headaches attributed to carbon monoxide gas have been reported to the firm. |
| Products › Name | Off-road Utility Vehicle |
| Products › Type | Utility Vehicles |
| Products › Category I D | 68355 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 970 |
| Recall I D | 1473 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Retailers › Name | Authorized Kubota dealers nationwide from September 2008 through April 2012 for between $12,900 and $13,200. |
| Recall Date | 2012-10-02T00:00:00 |
| Description | 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. |
| Recall Number | 13701 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Kubota Manufacturing of America Corporation, of Gainesville, Ga. |
| Remedy Options › Option | Repair |
| Consumer 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. |
| Last Publish Date | 2015-01-12T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |
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