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

Date: October 2, 2012
Company: Kubota Manufacturing of America Corporation, of Gainesville, Ga.
Status: Ongoing
Source: CPSC

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

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. Options: Repair

Affected Products

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.

Why Was This Recalled?

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

Where Was This Sold?

Distribution information not available.

About Kubota Manufacturing of America Corporation, of Gainesville, Ga.

Kubota Manufacturing of America Corporation, of Gainesville, Ga. has 3 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the CPSC. Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report