The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereCPSC·16710·Announced 2015-12-08

Kubota Recalls Utility Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard

Kubota is recalling approximately 11,500 RTV-X1100C utility vehicles because combustible debris can contact the exhaust manifold and ignite, posing a fire hazard.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a fire hazard with seven reported fires, which meets the rubric criteria for 'significant injury/property-damage reports' or high-risk product defects, warranting a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Kubota Tractor Corp. is recalling approximately 11,500 model year 2013, 2014, and 2015 Kubota RTV-X1100C series diesel-powered utility vehicles. The recalled vehicles are orange or camouflage and have serial numbers ranging from 10001 to 23172. The model number is located 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.

The recall is being issued because combustible debris can make contact with the exhaust manifold and ignite, posing a fire hazard. Kubota has received seven reports of debris-related fires. No injuries have been reported.

These vehicles were sold at authorized Kubota dealers nationwide from October 2013 to October 2015 for between $21,000 and $22,000. 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 repair. Kubota is contacting consumers directly.

The recalled product

Product
Utility Vehicles
Category
Consumer Product — Utility Vehicles
Hazard
Affected units
11,500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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