CPSC recall 16744
Utility Vehicles
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2016-05-12
On 2016-05-12 the CPSC announced a recall of Utility Vehicles by Kubota Tractor, citing the steering shaft can break and cause the operator to lose control of the vehicle, posing an injury hazard due to risk of collision.
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 16744 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2016-05-12 |
| Published | 2016-05-12 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Kubota Tractor |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Utility Vehicles | This recall involves model year 2013, 2014 and 2015 Kubota RTV400 and RTV500 series gas-powered utility vehicles. Recalled utility vehicles come in orange and camouflage and have serial numbers ranging from 10001 to 22042 for the RTV400 and 25083 to 40991 for the RTV500. The model is on the side of the unit and on the data plate on the back of the cab, between the cab and the bed. The serial number is also on the data plate.
Reason
The steering shaft can break and cause the operator to lose control of the vehicle, posing an injury hazard due to risk of collision.
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.
Source
Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Kubota-Recalls-Utility-Vehicles
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