The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·24736·Announced 2023-12-14

Kubota RTV-XG850 Utility Vehicles Recalled for Steering Hazards

Kubota is recalling about 3,170 RTV-XG850 Sidekick utility vehicles sold between March 2023 and September 2023 due to improper steering shaft assembly that could cause loss of control and crash hazards.

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 (improper steering system assembly) that poses a risk of serious harm through loss of vehicle control and crash hazards. Although no injuries have been reported, the hazard involves a safety-critical system with inherent potential for serious injury or death, placing this in the High category per the rubric's criterion for "risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported."

Plain-English summary

Kubota Tractor Corporation is recalling Kubota Utility Vehicles, model RTV-XG850 ("Sidekick"), sold nationwide through authorized Kubota dealers. The recalled vehicles were sold between March 2023 and September 2023 for between $14,500 and $18,200. About 3,170 units were sold in the United States, with an additional 119 sold in Canada.

The steering shaft and steering system components in these vehicles could have been improperly assembled. This defect can lead to loss of control of the vehicle, posing crash and collision hazards. The affected vehicles have serial numbers ranging from 31706-35058, Y1025-Y1310, 50011-50012, and 50075-52920. No injuries have been reported.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled utility vehicles and contact an authorized Kubota dealer to schedule a free inspection and free repair. Kubota is contacting all known purchasers directly. Consumers may contact Kubota Tractor Corporation toll-free at 888-458-2682 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit https://www.kubotausa.com/recall/contact/form for more information.

The recalled product

Product
Utility Vehicles
Category
Vehicle — Utility Vehicle
Hazard
  • steering-defect
  • loss-of-control
  • crash-hazard
Affected units
3,170

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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