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Vehicles/Motorcycles & ATVs

Kubota Sidekick Utility Vehicles Recalled for Steering Control Hazard

Agency Publication Date: December 1, 2022
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Summary

Kubota is recalling approximately 19,500 model year 2018 through 2022 Kubota RTV-XG850 "Sidekick" utility vehicles. The steering shaft on these vehicles can shear at or near the electric power steering housing, which can cause the driver to lose steering control. Kubota has received five reports of this steering failure worldwide. Consumers should immediately stop using these vehicles and contact an authorized Kubota dealer for a free inspection and repair. The vehicles were sold at authorized Kubota dealers nationwide between June 2018 and October 2022.

Risk

The steering shaft can break during use, causing the driver to lose the ability to steer the vehicle. This failure poses immediate injury and collision hazards to the driver and passengers.

What You Should Do

  1. This recall involves model year 2018 through 2022 base model Kubota RTV-XG850 utility vehicles, known as the "Sidekick." Affected vehicles have "Sidekick" or the model number on the side and serial numbers ranging from 10001-50018, X0001-X0139, or Y0001-Y1312.
  2. Check the data plate on the side of the utility vehicle to find your model and serial number.
  3. Immediately stop using the recalled utility vehicles.
  4. Contact an authorized Kubota dealer to schedule a free inspection and free repair. Kubota is contacting all known purchasers directly regarding this safety concern.
  5. For more information, contact Kubota Tractor Corporation toll-free at 888-458-2682 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.kubotausa.com and click on "Service & Support," then "Safety" to view the Safety & Recall Notice.
  6. Call the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772 if you have additional questions regarding this recall.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ”งFree 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.

Contact: 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.

Affected Products

Product: Kubota RTV-XG850 Utility Vehicles (Sidekick)
Variants: Sidekick Base Model
Model:
RTV-XG850
Serial Numbers:
10001-50018
X0001-X0139
Y0001-Y1312
Date Ranges: Sold June 2018 through October 2022

Model years 2018 through 2022.

Product Images

Recalled Kubota Utility Vehicle Model RTV-XG850GA, Sidekick

Recalled Kubota Utility Vehicle Model RTV-XG850GA, Sidekick

Recalled Kubota Utility Vehicle Model RTV-XG850WLH22, Sidekick

Recalled Kubota Utility Vehicle Model RTV-XG850WLH22, Sidekick

Recalled Kubota Utility Vehicle Model RTV-XG850SLAS22, Sidekick

Recalled Kubota Utility Vehicle Model RTV-XG850SLAS22, Sidekick

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 23713
Status: Active
Sold By: Authorized Kubota dealers
Distributor: Kubota Tractor Corporation, of Grapevine, Texas
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: About 19,500
Distributed To: Nationwide
Contact: 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.
Agency Last Updated: December 1, 2022

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: CPSC Notice ยท Raw API Response