CPSC Recall in 2022: Kubota Recalls Utility Vehicles Due to Injury and Collision Hazards (Recall Alert)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 23-713

Date: December 01, 2022

Product Name: Kubota RTV-XG850 Model Utility Vehicles

Recall Description:

This recall involves model year 2018 through 2022 base model Kubota RTV-XG850 Utility Vehicles, known as the “Sidekick.” “Sidekick” and/or the model number are on the side of the utility vehicle.  Data plates on the side of the recalled vehicles have the model number and serial numbers ranging from 10001-50018, X0001-X0139, and Y0001-Y1312.

Hazard Description:

The utility vehicle’s steering shaft can shear at or near the electric power steering housing, and cause the driver to lose steering control, posing injury and collision hazards.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Repair

Units: About 19,500

Incidents:

Kubota has received five reports of incidents worldwide of steering shaft shearing. No injuries or deaths have been reported.

Sold At:

Authorized Kubota dealers nationwide from June 2018 through October 2022 for between $14,700 and $16,900.

Manufactured In:

United States