Name of Product: Off-road Utility Vehicle
Units: About 970
Manufacturer: Kubota Manufacturing of America Corporation, of Gainesville, Ga.
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.
Incidents/Injuries: Two instances of headaches attributed to carbon monoxide gas have been reported to the firm.
Description: The recalled vehicle is the Kubota RTV500 with cab. It is a 4×4 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 “4×4” are on the outside of the cargo bed.
Sold at: Authorized Kubota dealers nationwide from September 2008 through April 2012 for between $12,900 and $13,200.
Manufactured in: United States
Remedy: Consumers should contact their Kubota dealer to schedule a free repair of the recalled vehicle, including the installation of a high-velocity exhaust tail pipe, the installation of special seals inside the cab and a check of the ventilating system.
Consumer Contact: For more information, contact Kubota toll-free at (800) 752-0290 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s website at www.kubota.com and click on Safety/Safety Notices. Kubota is contacting its customers directly.
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