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CPSC, Kubota Announce Recall of Utility Vehicles

U.S. CPSCInjuriesNov 19, 2004
Recalled Kubota RTV900 Utility Vehicle
Recalled Kubota RTV900 Utility Vehicle
Recalled Kubota RTV900 Utility Vehicle
Recalled Kubota RTV900 Utility Vehicle

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Hazard

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

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.

Incidents & injuries

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

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.

Sold on

Authorized Kubota RTV900 Dealers nationwide, from January 2004 through October 2004, at a suggested retail price of between $9,899 and $11,199.

Contact the company

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 should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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