CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

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.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • December 1, 2022

Kubota Recalls Utility Vehicles Due to Injury and Collision Hazards (Recall Alert)

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.

Required Consumer Action

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.

Contact Information

Kubota Tractor Corporation toll-free at 888-458-2682 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at https://www.kubotausa.com/contact/form Additional information can be found online at www.kubotausa.com/service-support/safety/safety-notices or online at www.kubotausa.com click Service & Support, click Safety, and then view the Safety & Recall Notice.

Recall Details

Sold At
Authorized Kubota dealers nationwide from June 2018 through October 2022 for between $14,700 and $16,900.
Injuries
Kubota has received five reports of incidents worldwide of steering shaft shearing. No injuries or deaths have been reported.
Remedy
Repair
Recall Number
23713

Product Information

Product Name
Kubota RTV-XG850 Model Utility Vehicles
Number of Units
About 19,500
Distributed By
Kubota Tractor Corporation, of Grapevine, Texas
Manufactured In
United States

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Contact Manufacturer

Use the contact information below to reach out about this recall:

Phone 888-458-2682
Website www.kubotausa.com/contact/form
Full Contact Information

Kubota Tractor Corporation toll-free at 888-458-2682 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at https://www.kubotausa.com/contact/form, Additional information can be found online at www.kubotausa.com/service-support/safety/safety-notices or online at www.kubotausa.com, click Service & Support, click Safety, and then view the Safety & Recall Notice.