Doosan Bobcat North America Recalls Bobcat and Kubota Stand-On Zero Turn Lawnmowers Due to Crash and Laceration Hazard (Recall Alert)

Name of Product: Bobcat-branded and Kubota-branded stand-on zero-turn lawnmowers

Hazard: The dampers installed on the steering system of the mower can prevent the control levers from returning to the neutral position and the Operator Presence switch will not activate and stop the engine and blades, posing crash and laceration hazards to the operator or bystanders.

Consumer Contact: Doosan Bobcat North America (for Bobcat lawnmowers) toll-free at 800-743-4340 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday, or online at https://www.bobcat.com/na/en/parts-service/service/recalls or www.bobcat.com and click on Recalls for more information. Kubota Tractor Corp. (for Kubota lawnmowers) at 888-458-2682 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at https://kubotaservice.my.site.com/public/contactform or https://www.kubotausa.com/service-support/safety/safety-notices for more information.

Description: This recall involves Bobcat-branded and Kubota-branded stand-on zero-turn lawnmowers. The Bobcat stand-on zero-turn lawnmowers are black and white with the Bobcat name and logo on an orange background. They also have orange wheel wells. The Kubota stand-on zero-turn lawnmowers are orange and black with the Kubota name in white and orange wheel wells. The following model and serial numbers, located on the right side of the frame just above the operator platform, are included in this recall.

Bobcat:  

Kubota: 

Units:  About 830 (In addition, about 30 were sold in Canada)

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lawnmowers and contact Doosan Bobcat North America or Kubota Tractor Corp for a free inspection and repair. The firms are contacting all known purchasers directly.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported

Sold At: Bobcat and Kubota dealers nationwide from March 2023 through August 2023 for between $9,300 and $11,300.

Manufacturer(s): Doosan Bobcat North America, of West Fargo, North Dakota

Manufactured In: United States

Recall number: 24-706

RTV-XG850 Utility Vehicles Recall Alert And Mandatory Safety Campaign 

Name of Product: RTV-XG850 “Sidekick” Utility Vehicles

Hazard: 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.

RTV-XG850 Utility Vehicles Recall Alert And Mandatory Safety Campaign 

Name of Product: RTV-XG850 “Sidekick” Utility Vehicles

Hazard: Components of the steering shaft / steering system may have been improperly assembled at the factory for a small percentage of Kubota RTV-XG850 units. These assembly issues could lead to a loss of steering capability for any affected units.

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 applies to certain 2022 and 2023 model year Kubota RTV-XG850 Utility Vehicles, known as the “Sidekick”. Recalled units have serial numbers ranging from 31706-35058, Y1025-Y1312, or 50025-52920. The model number is on the side of the unit and on the data plate on the side of the unit. The serial number is also on the data plate. 

Units: About 2,900 in the United States.

Remedy: Inspection and potential adjustment/replacement of any affected steering assembly components. 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: Globally, there are nine known incidents of improperly assembled steering components. No injuries or deaths have been reported globally.

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

Recall Summary

Name of Product: Kubota RTV-X1100C Model Utility Vehicles

Hazard:

The floor mats on the recalled Kubota utility vehicles can warp or degrade and interfere with the throttle pedal, posing crash and injury hazards.   

Remedy:

Repair, Replace 

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled utility vehicles and contact an Authorized Kubota dealer.  If the floormat is warped or degraded, consumers will receive a new floormat installed by the dealer that will be secured by rivets to the floor. If the utility vehicles floormat is not warped or degraded, the dealer will complete a modification to the existing floormat by trimming the mat and then securing it by rivets to the floor. Kubota is contacting all known consumers directly.

Consumer Contact: 

Kubota Tractor Corporation toll-free at 888-458-2682 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, online at  https://www.kubotausa.com/service-support/safety/safety-notices, or online at www.kubotausa.com and click Contact at the bottom of the page for additional information.  

Recall Details

Units:

About 48,875 

Description:

This recall involves model year 2013 through 2021 base model Kubota RTV-X1100C Utility Vehicles. Specific models may include an additional letter after the “C,” for example, 1100CR. Recalled units have serial numbers ranging from 10001 through 67546. The model number is on the side of the unit and on the data plate also on the side of the unit. The serial number is also on the data plate.

Incidents/Injuries:

Kubota has received one report of a loss of control that resulted in black eyes and minor bruising. 

Sold At:

Authorized Kubota dealers nationwide from April 2013 through September 2021 for between $21,300 and $22,950.

Distributor:

Kubota Tractor Corporation, of Grapevine, Texas

Manufactured in:

United States

Photos

Recalled Kubota RTV-X1100CR Utility Vehicle – Front View

Recalled Kubota RTV-X1100CR Utility Vehicle – Rear View

This recall was conducted voluntarily by the company under CPSC’s Fast Track Recall process. Fast Track recalls are initiated by firms who commit to work with CPSC to quickly announce the recall and remedy to protect consumers.

About the U.S. CPSC
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of injury or death associated with the use of thousands of types of consumer products. Deaths, injuries, and property damage from consumer product incidents cost the nation more than $1 trillion annually. CPSC’s work to ensure the safety of consumer products has contributed to a decline in the rate of injuries associated with consumer products for nearly 50 years.

Federal law bars any person from selling products subject to a publicly announced voluntary recall by a manufacturer or a mandatory recall ordered by the Commission.

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Zero Turn Mowers Safety Notice

Kubota Recalls Zero Turn Mowers Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)

Recall Summary:

Name of Product:

Hazard:

The throttle cable can make contact with internal electric wiring, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy:

Repair
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Zero Turn Mowers and contact an authorized Kubota dealer to schedule a free inspection and repair. Kubota is contacting all known purchasers directly.

Consumer Contact:

Recall Details:

Units:

Description:

Incidents/Injuries:

None reported

Sold At:
Authorized Kubota dealers nationwide from July 2018 to January 2019 for between about $5,000 and $6,000. 

Manufacturer:

Kubota Manufacturing of America Corporation, of Gainesville, Ga.

Photos:

Recalled Kubota Z100 Series Zero Turn Mower

ZD/ZG/BX/GR Safety Notice

Kubota Recalls ZD, ZG, BX, and GR Models Due To a Blocked Coolant Reserve Cap (Recall Alert)

Recall Summary:

Name of Product:

ZD, ZG, BX, GR Models

Hazard:

Remedy:

Repair
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled units. Customers will be sent a replacement cap and may in the interim take the unit to an Authorized Dealer for a repair of the cap at no charge.

Consumer Contact:

Recall Details:

Units:

About 121,063

Description:

The model number is on the side of the unit and on the data plate on the side of the unit. The serial number is also on the data plate. 

Incidents/Injuries:

Kubota has received two reports (with a possible third) of if injuries from expelled coolant.

Sold At:

Authorized Kubota dealers nationwide from 2014 to 2018 for between approximately $5,000 and $35,000.

Distributor:

Kubota Tractor Corporation, Grapevine, Texas.

Manufactured in:

United States

Kubota ZD


Kubota ZG


Kubota BX


Kubota GR

In case of questions, please contact your authorized Kubota dealer.

Kubota has initiated a voluntary recall in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). You may visit http://www.cpsc.gov for further information.

Z400/Z700 Safety Notice

Kubota Recalls Zero Turn Mowers Due to ROPS Hazard(Recall Alert)

Recall Summary:

Name of Product:

Zero Turn Mowers

Hazard:

Remedy:

Repair
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled zero turn mowers and contact an authorized Kubota dealer to for a free inspection and free repair.

Consumer Contact:

Recall Details:

Units:

About 7,382 units of the Z400 Series and 4,293 units of the Z700 Series for a total of 11,675 units.

Description:

Incidents/Injuries:

Kubota has received no reports of loose bolts or injuries. 

Sold At:

Authorized Kubota dealers nationwide from November 29, 2017 and August 1, 2018 for between $6,560.00 TO $10,035.00.

Distributor:

Kubota Tractor Corporation, Grapevine, Texas.

Manufactured in:

United States

Kubota Z400 Zero Turn Mower


Kubota Z700 Zero Turn Mower

In case of questions, please contact your authorized Kubota dealer.

Kubota has initiated a voluntary recall in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). You may visit http://www.cpsc.gov for further information.

RTV-X Safety Notice

Kubota Recalls RTV-X Series Utility Vehicles Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)

Recall Summary:

Name of Product:

RTV-X Series Utility Vehicles

Hazard:

The seat belt stays can break, posing an injury hazard to consumers in the event of a crash.

Remedy:

Repair
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact an authorized Kubota dealer to schedule a free repair. Kubota is contacting consumers directly.

Consumer Contact:

Kubota Tractor Corporation toll free at 1-800-4-Kubota between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday. Kubota is contacting consumers directly.

Recall Details:

Units:

About 26,900

Description:

This recall involves Kubota RTV-X series utility vehicles with model numbers ending in 900, 1100, 1120D and 1140. The diesel-powered vehicles were sold in orange and camouflage. Kubota and Diesel are printed on the side of the rear bed box. The model number is on the side of the unit and on the data plate located on the back of the cab, between the cab and the bed. The utility vehicles with the following serial numbers, located on the data plate, are included on this recall.

Incidents/Injuries:

Kubota has received three reports of seat belt stays breaking worldwide. No incidents have been reported in the U.S. No injuries have been reported.

Sold At:

Authorized Kubota dealers nationwide from June 2015 through June 2017 for between $15,000 and $25,000.

Distributor:

Kubota Tractor Corp., Grapevine, Texas.

Manufactured in:

United States

Kubota RTV-X900 utility vehicle


Kubota RTV-X1100 utility vehicle


Kubota RTV-X1120D utility vehicle


Kubota RTV-X1120D utility vehicle

In case of questions, please contact your authorized Kubota dealer.

Kubota has initiated a voluntary recall in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). You may visit http://www.cpsc.gov for further information.

RTV-X1100C Utility Vehicle Recall Notice 

Name of Product:

RTV-X1100C Utility Vehicle

Hazard:

Combustible debris can make contact with the exhaust manifold and ignite, posing a fire hazard.

Consumer Contact:

Kubota Tractor Corp. toll-free at 1-800-4-Kubota between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. PT Monday through Friday. Kubota is contacting consumers directly.

Description:

This recall involves model year 2013, 2014 and 2015 Kubota RTV-X1100C Series diesel-powered utility vehicles. Recalled utility vehicles come in the colors orange and camouflage and have serial numbers in the ranges listed below. The model number 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.

Units:

About 11,500

Remedy:

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled utility vehicles, park them away from combustible materials and contact an authorized Kubota dealer for a free inspection and free repair and should follow their directions. Kubota is contacting consumers directly.

Incidents/Injuries:

There have been no reports of injury, but seven reports of debris related fires.

In case of questions, please contact your authorized Kubota dealer.

Kubota has initiated a voluntary recall in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). You may visit http://www.cpsc.gov for further information.

RTV400/RTV500 Utility Vehicles Recall Notice 

Name of Product:

RTV400/RTV500 Utility Vehicles

Hazard:

The steering shaft can break and cause the operator to lose control of the vehicle, posing an injury hazard due to risk of collision.

Consumer Contact:

Kubota Tractor Corp. toll-free at 1-800-4-Kubota between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. PT Monday through Friday. Kubota is contacting consumers directly.

Description:

The recall involves model year 2013 through 2015 Kubota RTV400, and model year 2010 through 2015 Kubota RTV500 Series gas-powered utility vehicles. Recalled utility vehicles come in the colors orange and camouflage and have serial numbers in the ranges below. The model number 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.

Units:

About 23,400

Remedy:

Repair. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled utility vehicles and contact an authorized Kubota dealer for a free inspection and free repair. Kubota is contacting consumers directly.

Incidents/Injuries:

Kubota has received nine reports of shafts breaking, including one in which a consumer lost control of the vehicle and collided with a barbed wire fence, resulting in a cut on the arm.

In case of questions, please contact your authorized Kubota dealer.

Kubota has initiated a voluntary recall in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). You may visit http://www.cpsc.gov for further information.

ZG100 Series Zero-Turn Riding Mowers Safety Campaign

Models:

ZG123S : 12505 and below ZG124E : 12179 and below ZG127S : 12959 and below ZG127E : 11574 and below

Issue:

The fuel tank’s pressure relief valve can malfunction, potentially causing wear of the fuel tank, and potentially creating a fire hazard.

Solution:

Consumers who own one of the affected units should immediately stop using the mowers, until these mowers have been repaired.

Kubota, through its authorized dealers, is conducting a campaign to repair affected units as soon as possible. Owners of affected ZG100 Zero Turn Mowers have received further, more detailed information via direct mail.

In case of questions, please contact your authorized Kubota dealer.

Kubota has initiated a voluntary recall in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). You may visit http://www.cpsc.gov for further information.

RTV500 with Optional Cab Safety Campaign

Models:

RTV500 with optional dealer installed V4311, V4311A, or V4361 cab

Issue:

Kubota has determined that there is a potential for carbon monoxide accumulation in the cab of RTV500 vehicles when the engine is at idle and the unit is at a standstill. Exposure to exhaust gas and carbon monoxide can cause serious injury and must be avoided.

Solution:

Kubota has developed a modification kit for affected units, which will substantially reduce the carbon monoxide level inside the cab. This kit contains modified parts for the exhaust system and various seals.

Unless you are aware that this issue has already been repaired by your authorized Kubota dealer, and if you are the owner of an RTV500 with optional, dealer installed cab, please contact your authorized Kubota dealer as soon as possible, to have these modifications installed free of charge.

In case of questions, please contact your authorized Kubota dealer.

Kubota has initiated a voluntary recall in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). You may visit http://www.cpsc.gov for further information.

T/GR/ZG Series Fuel Hose Clamp

Product Line:

T / GR / ZG Series

Models:

T1880A-42, T2080A-42, T2380A-48, GR2010GA-48, GR2010GAB-48, GR2020G-48,
GR2020GB48, ZG222A-48, ZG222A-48S, ZG227-54, ZG227A-54, ZG227L-60,
ZG227LA-60, ZG327P-60, ZG327PA-60, ZG327RP-60R, ZG327RPA-60R

Issue:

The fuel supply hose clamp may have been incorrectly positioned on the hose at the fuel tank side of the filter. Fuel could leak out and potentially cause a fire if not corrected immediately.  Kubota has initiated a voluntary recall in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). You may visit http://www.cpsc.gov for further information.

Solution:

Unless you are aware that this issue has already been repaired by your authorized Kubota dealer, contact your Kubota dealer for an appointment immediately and have your mower inspected and repaired as necessary. Do not use your mower until it has been inspected/repaired by your authorized Kubota dealer.