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

Kubota RTV-Series Utility Vehicles Recalled Due to Suspension Ball Joint Separation

Kubota Tractor Corporation is recalling about 49,640 Kubota RTV-series utility vehicles because the ball joint connected to the front suspension arm can loosen and separate, posing a crash hazard. 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: Although this involves a structural vehicle defect in a critical safety system (suspension), the source explicitly states no injuries or deaths have been reported. Per the rubric, risk-of-harm products without reported injuries are classified as High, capping this recall at Level 3.

Plain-English summary

Kubota Tractor Corporation is recalling about 49,640 Kubota RTV-series utility vehicles because the ball joint connected to the front suspension arm can loosen and separate from the arm. This defect can result in loss of wheel support, posing a crash hazard to the driver.

The recalled vehicles were sold through authorized Kubota dealers nationwide between January 2021 and December 2024. The affected models include RTV520, RTV-X900, RTV-X1100C, RTV-X1120, RTV-X1130, and RTV-X1140. Kubota has received four reports of loosened or separated ball joints but has not received reports of any injuries.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact an authorized Kubota dealer to schedule a free inspection and repair at the dealer's location. Kubota is contacting registered owners directly. For more information, consumers can call Kubota Tractor Corporation toll-free at 888-458-2682 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit https://www.kubotausa.com/recall/service-support/safety/safety-notices or www.kubotausa.com and click on "Safety & Recall."

The recalled product

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

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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