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Carbon MonoxideOctober 2, 2012CPSC #13701

Kubota Recalls Off-Road Utility Vehicles Due to Carbon Monoxide Hazard

Product
ATVs & Off-Road
Units affected
970
Remedy
repair

What was recalled

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.

Hazard

Carbon monoxide can accumulate in the vehicle cab when the engine is idling and the vehicle is not moving, resulting in carbon monoxide poisoning.

Injuries

Two instances of headaches attributed to carbon monoxide gas have been reported to the firm.

Made in

United States

Where it was sold

  • Authorized Kubota dealers nationwide from September 2008 through April 2012 for between $12,900 and $13,200.

Photos

Picture of recalled off-road utility vehicle
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