RTV-XG850 Utility Vehicles Recall Alert And Mandatory Safety Campaign
Name of Product: RTV-XG850 “Sidekick” Utility VehiclesHazard: The utility vehicle’s steering shaft can shear at or near the electric power steering housing, and cause the rider to lose steering control, posing an injury hazard due to risk of collision.
Consumer Contact: Kubota Tractor Corp. at 888-458-2682 between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. CST Monday through Friday, or online at https://www.kubotausa.com/service-support/safety/safety-notices for more information. Kubota is contacting consumers directly.
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 labeled on the side of the utility vehicle. Data plates of the recalled units have serial numbers ranging from 10001-50018, X0001-X0139, and Y0001-Y1312. The data plate is located on the side of the unit and contains both the model number and serial number.
Units: About 22,000 globally, which includes 19,450 in the US, and about 2,100 in Canada.
Remedy: Inspection of the Electric Power Steering Motor Support Bracket and Repair
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled utility vehicles and contact an authorized Kubota dealer to schedule a free inspection and free repair. Kubota is contacting all known purchasers directly. The Electric Power Steering Unit bracket will be measured for a gap between it and the frame. If your bracket needs adjustment, spacers will be inserted, otherwise, if adjustment is not possible, the Electric Power Steering unit will be replaced.
Incidents/Injuries: Kubota has received five reports of incidents worldwide of steering shaft shearing, with two of those incidents occurring in the United States. No injuries or deaths have been reported globally.
