The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·25249·Announced 2025-05-01

Kubota RTV-Series Utility Vehicles Recalled for Crash Hazard

Kubota is recalling about 49,640 RTV-series utility vehicles because the ball joint on the front suspension can loosen and separate, causing drivers to lose wheel support and risking a crash. No injuries have been reported.

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: This is a risk-of-harm defect (loss of wheel support and crash hazard) on utility vehicles where the hazard is real and documented (four reports of loosening/separation), but no injuries or illnesses have been reported, placing it in the High category per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Kubota Tractor Corporation is recalling approximately 49,640 Kubota RTV-series utility vehicles sold by authorized Kubota dealers nationwide between January 2021 and December 2024. The affected models include RTV520, RTV-X1120, RTV-X1130, RTV-X1140, RTV-X, RTV-X900, and RTV-X1100C, in various colors including orange, black, and camo.

The ball joint connected to the front suspension arm can loosen and separate, resulting in the driver losing wheel support of the utility vehicle. This poses a crash hazard. Kubota has received four reports of loosened or separated ball joints, but 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 repair. Kubota is contacting registered owners directly. Consumers can reach Kubota Tractor Corporation toll-free at 888-458-2682 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit kubotausa.com and click on "Safety & Recall" at the bottom of the webpage, or fill out a contact form at kubotausa.com/recall/contact/form.

The recalled product

Product
Kubota Utility Vehicles
Category
Vehicle — Utility Vehicle
Hazard
  • suspension-defect
  • crash-hazard
  • wheel-support-loss
Affected units
49,640

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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