Kubota Recalls Off-Road Utility Vehicles Due to Carbon Monoxide Hazard
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1473.
The recalled vehicle is the Kubota RTV500 with cab. It is a 4x4 utility vehicle with side-by-side seating for two people, a small cargo bed and an optional cab. The vehicle is gasoline-powered and available in the colors orange or camouflage. The model number "RTV500" is on the doors of the vehicle. "Kubota" and "4x4" are on the outside of the cargo bed.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1473.
Consumers should contact their Kubota dealer to schedule a free repair of the recalled vehicle, including the installation of a high-velocity exhaust tail pipe, the installation of special seals inside the cab and a check of the ventilating system.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Authorized Kubota Dealers Nationwide From September 2008 Through April 2012 For Between $12,900 And $13,200. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1473.
For more information, contact Kubota toll-free at (800) 752-0290 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.kubota.com and click on Safety/Safety Notices. Kubota is contacting its customers directly.
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Authorized Kubota Dealers Nationwide From September 2008 Through April 2012 For Between $12,900 And $13,200. Recall FAQ
Authorized Kubota Dealers Nationwide From September 2008 Through April 2012 For Between $12,900 And $13,200. is the subject of a vehicles / atvs recall: Kubota Recalls Off-Road Utility Vehicles Due to Carbon Monoxide Hazard. The notice was published on October 2, 2012 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 970 units are potentially affected.