CPSCGeneral Alert
Kubota Recalls Utility Vehicle Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
Published: December 8, 2015Recall ID: 16710Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Combustible debris can make contact with the exhaust manifold and ignite, posing a fire hazard.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves model year 2013, 2014 and 2015 Kubota RTV-X1100C series diesel-powered utility vehicles. Recalled utility vehicles come in the colors orange and camouflage and have serial numbers ranging from 10001 to 23172. The model number is on the side of the unit and on the data plate on the back of the cab, between the cab and the bed. The serial number is also on the data plate.
Affected Products
Utility Vehicles
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Kubota-Recalls-Utility-Vehicle |
| Title | Kubota Recalls Utility Vehicle Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert) |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16710.KubotaRTVXV1100C.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Kubota Utility Vehicle Model RTV-X1100C |
| Hazards › Name | Combustible debris can make contact with the exhaust manifold and ignite, posing a fire hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | Kubota has received seven reports of debris-related fires. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Utility Vehicles |
| Products › Type | Utility Vehicles |
| Products › Category I D | 68355 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 11,500 |
| Recall I D | 6594 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled utility vehicles, park them away from combustible materials and contact an authorized Kubota dealer for a free inspection and free repair and should follow their directions. Kubota is contacting consumers directly. |
| Retailers › Name | Authorized Kubota dealers nationwide from October 2013 to October 2015 for between $21,000 and $22,000. |
| Recall Date | 2015-12-08T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves model year 2013, 2014 and 2015 Kubota RTV-X1100C series diesel-powered utility vehicles. Recalled utility vehicles come in the colors orange and camouflage and have serial numbers ranging from 10001 to 23172. The model number is on the side of the unit and on the data plate on the back of the cab, between the cab and the bed. The serial number is also on the data plate. |
| Distributors › Name | Kubota Tractor Corp., of Torrance, Calif. |
| Recall Number | 16710 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Repair |
| Consumer Contact | Kubota Tractor Corp. toll-free at 800-752-0290 between 8a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or online at www.kubota.com and click on More, then Safety, then Safety Notices for more information. Kubota is contacting consumers directly. |
| Last Publish Date | 2015-12-08T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |