Kubota Recalls Off-Road Utility Vehicles Due to Carbon Monoxide Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2012-10-02 · 13701
Hazards
Carbon monoxide can accumulate in the vehicle cab when the engine is idling and the vehicle is not moving, resulting in carbon monoxide poisoning.
Recall
Number
13701
Date
2012-10-02
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Off-road Utility Vehicle
Remedies
Options
Repair
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Kubota Manufacturing of America Corporation, of Gainesville, Ga.
Retailer(s)
Authorized Kubota dealers nationwide from September 2008 through April 2012 for between $12,900 and $13,200.
Country of manufacture
United States
Description
The recalled vehicle is the Kubota RTV500 with cab. It is a 4x4 utility vehicle with side-by-side seating for two people, a small cargo bed and an optional cab. The vehicle is gasoline-powered and available in the colors orange or camouflage. The model number "RTV500" is on the doors of the vehicle. "Kubota" and "4x4" are on the outside of the cargo bed.