CPSC Recall in 2004: CPSC, Kubota Announce Recall of Utility Vehicles

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 05-512

Date: November 18, 2004

Product Name: Kubota RTV900 Utility Vehicles

Recall Description:

In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Kubota Tractor Corporation, Torrance, Calif. is voluntarily recalling about 16,000 Kubota R TV900 Utility Vehicles. The front hood of the R TV900 utility vehicle can come off during operation, striking the driver or passenger and causing serious personal injury.Name of Product: Kubota RTV900 Utility VehicleUnits: About 16,000Distributor: Kubota Tractor Corporation, Torrance, Calif.Hazard: The front hood of the RTV900 utility vehicle can come off during operation, striking the driver or passenger and causing serious personal injury.Incidents/Injuries: Kubota has received reports of two personal injuries to the face and/or back while people were operating the vehicles.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.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.Manufactured in: U.S.A.Remedy: 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.Consumer 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.

Hazard Description:

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

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Inspect, Replace

Units: About 16,000

Incidents:

Kubota has received reports of two personal injuries to the face and/or back while people were operating the vehicles.

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.

Manufactured In:

United States