The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·18704·Announced 2017-11-30

Kubota Recalls RTV-X Utility Vehicles Due to Seat Belt Stay Breakage

Kubota is recalling approximately 26,900 RTV-X series utility vehicles because seat belt stays can break, posing an injury hazard in a crash.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural defect (seat belt stays breaking) that poses an injury hazard in a crash, but no injuries have been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Kubota Tractor Corp. is recalling approximately 26,900 RTV-X series utility vehicles, including models RTV-X900, RTV-X1100, RTV-X1120D, and RTV-X1140. These diesel-powered vehicles were sold in orange and camouflage between June 2015 and June 2017 through authorized Kubota dealers nationwide for between $15,000 and $25,000. The recall involves specific serial number ranges located on the data plate on the back of the cab.

The recall is being issued because the seat belt stays can break, which poses an injury hazard to consumers in the event of a crash. Kubota has received three reports of seat belt stays breaking worldwide, but no incidents or injuries have been reported in the U.S.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact an authorized Kubota dealer to schedule a free repair. Kubota is also contacting consumers directly. For more information, consumers can call Kubota at 800-752-0290 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit www.kubota.com.

The recalled product

Product
RTV-X series utility vehicles
Category
Vehicle — Utility Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
26,900

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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