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  1. 2021

    Kubota recalls utility vehicles over floor-mat hazard

    Recall announced

    Kubota Tractor Corp. issued a recall of certain model-year 2013–2021 utility vehicles. According to the recall notice, floor mats can warp or degrade and interfere with the throttle pedal, creating crash and injury hazards. The recall covers about 48,875 units. Consumers are advised to contact an authorized Kubota dealer for a replacement or modification of the mat.

    Kubota Tractor Corp. is recalling certain model-year 2013–2021 utility vehicles because floor mats can warp or degrade and interfere with the throttle pedal, creating crash and injury hazards. The recall covers about 48,875 units; consumers are advised to contact an authorized Kubota dealer for a replacement or modification of the mat.

    Company response

    • Recall — Kubota Tractor Corp.

      Grapevine, Texas-based Kubota Tractor Corp. is recalling certain utility vehicles citing crash and injury risks, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said.

    Source excerpt

    • Consumers are urged to contact an authorized Kubota dealer either for a new floormat installed by the dealer that will be secured by rivets to the floor, or for a modification to the existing floormat by trimming the mat and then securing it by rivets to the floor.
    • According to the agency, the floor mats on the recalled Kubota utility vehicles can warp or degrade and interfere with the throttle pedal, posing crash and injury hazards.
    • The recall involves about 48,875 units of model year 2013 through 2021 base model Kubota RTV-X1100C Model utility vehicles manufactured in the United States.
    Source