CPSCNovember 19, 2004

CPSC, Kubota Announce Recall of Utility Vehicles

CPSC, Kubota Announce Recall of Utility Vehicles

Why was CPSC, Kubota Announce Recall of Utility Vehicles recalled?

The front hood of the RTV900 utility vehicle can come off during operation, striking the driver or passenger and causing serious personal injury.

What should I do if I have this product?

Stop using the recalled vehicles and contact the nearest Kubota RTV900 Dealer to schedule an appointment to have the hood inspected and, if necessary, replaced free of charge. Contact: Contact Kubota Tractor Corporation toll-free at (888) 458-2682, Ext. 990 (or 888 4-KUBOTA, Ext. 990) at any time during the week. Consumers also can go to the company's website at www.kubota.com

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.

Product
Kubota RTV900 Utility Vehicles
Company
Kubota Tractor Corporation, Torrance, Calif.
Quantity
About 16,000
Sold at
Authorized Kubota RTV900 Dealers nationwide, from January 2004 through October 2004, at a suggested retail price of between $9,899 and $11,199.
Recall date
November 19, 2004
Incidents / injuries
Kubota has received reports of two personal injuries to the face and/or back while people were operating the vehicles.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

The RTV900 Utility Vehicles are four-wheel, off-road vehicles with cargo boxes. They are designed for two people to sit side by side. "RTV900" appears on the side of the front hood. The serial number range for the affected vehicles is 10001 through 25883.

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