Kubota Recalls Utility Vehicles Due to Injury and Collision Hazards (Recall Alert)

Active Recall Announced May 12, 2016 CPSC #16744

Quick answer

Kubota Recalls Utility Vehicles Due to Injury and Collision Hazards (Recall Alert) is CPSC recall #16744, announced on May 12, 2016. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves model year 2013, 2014 and 2015 Kubota RTV400 and RTV500 series gas-powered utility vehicles. Recalled utility vehicles come in orange and camouflage and have serial numbers ranging from 10001 to 22042 for the RTV400 and 25083 to 40991 for the RTV500. The model is on the side of the unit and on the data plate on the back of the cab, between the cab and the bed. The serial number is also on the data plate. The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled utility vehicles and contact an authorized kubota dealer for a free inspection and free repair.. Affected brand: Kubota Tractor Corporation.

Hazard

This recall involves model year 2013, 2014 and 2015 Kubota RTV400 and RTV500 series gas-powered utility vehicles. Recalled utility vehicles come in orange and camouflage and have serial numbers ranging from 10001 to 22042 for the RTV400 and 25083 to 40991 for the RTV500. The model is on the side of the unit and on the data plate on the back of the cab, between the cab and the bed. The serial number is also on the data plate.

Affected products

Utility Vehicles

Recalled brands

Kubota Tractor Corporation

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled utility vehicles and contact an authorized Kubota dealer for a free inspection and free repair.

Recall date

May 12, 2016

Categories

Utility Vehicles

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #16744?

CPSC recall #16744 covers Kubota Recalls Utility Vehicles Due to Injury and Collision Hazards (Recall Alert), announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on May 12, 2016. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves model year 2013, 2014 and 2015 Kubota RTV400 and RTV500 series gas-powered utility vehicles. Recalled utility vehicles come in orange and camouflage and have serial numbers ranging from 10001 to 22042 for the RTV400 and 25083 to 40991 for the RTV500. The model is on the side of the unit and on the data plate on the back of the cab, between the cab and the bed. The serial number is also on the data plate.

What is the remedy for recall #16744?

The CPSC remedy for recall #16744 is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled utility vehicles and contact an authorized kubota dealer for a free inspection and free repair.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell Kubota Recalls Utility Vehicles Due to Injury and Collision Hazards (Recall Alert) on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Kubota-Recalls-Utility-Vehicles. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

Not legal advice. RecallDocket aggregates publicly available recall information from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission for informational purposes only. For the official notice, remedy instructions, and any safety actions, refer to the CPSC source. Information may be incomplete or out of date.

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