Kubota Recalls Off-Road Utility Vehicles Due to Carbon Monoxide Hazard
CPSC recall 13701. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
Carbon monoxide can accumulate in the vehicle cab when the engine is idling and the vehicle is not moving, resulting in carbon monoxide poisoning.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
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.
CPSC recall 13701 has the recall date 2 Oct 2012. The notice names the firm Kubota Manufacturing. The recall has about 970 units. The median CPSC recall of 2012 has 7,800 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Poisoning. CPSC gives the product type Utility Vehicles.
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More of the notice
The hazard and the remedy are at the top of the page. Each quotation is the text of CPSC.
| Incidents and injuries | Two instances of headaches attributed to carbon monoxide gas have been reported to the firm. |
|---|---|
| Units | 970 |
| Remedy options | Repair |
| Description | 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. |
| Product | Off-road Utility Vehicle, About 970, Utility Vehicles |
| Sold at | Authorized Kubota dealers nationwide from September 2008 through April 2012 for between $12,900 and $13,200. |
| Manufacturer | Kubota Manufacturing of America Corporation |
| Made in | United States |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 970Median of 2012: 7,800
- CPSC recalls of 2012
- 310
- Recalls of 2012 with one of the same hazards
- 3%
- Recalls of 2012 in the category Utility Vehicles
- 3%
- Recalls on the register that name Kubota Manufacturing
- 6
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 20 Mar 2019 | Kubota Recalls Zero Turn Mowers Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert) |
| 7 Nov 2018 | Kubota Recalls Mowers and Compact Tractors Due to Burn Hazard (Recall Alert) |
| 21 May 2013 | Kubota Recalls Riding Mowers Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert) |
| 14 Sep 2011 | Kubota Recalls Riding Mowers Due to Fire Hazard |
| 17 Mar 2009 | Kubota Recalls Riding Mowers Due to Fire Hazard |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 13701The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Cite this page
Recall Register. CPSC recall 13701. https://recallregister.com/product/1473-kubota-recalls-off-road-utility-vehicles-due-to-carbon-monoxide-hazard/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 13701 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Two instances of headaches attributed to carbon monoxide gas have been reported to the firm.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Authorized Kubota dealers nationwide from September 2008 through April 2012 for between $12,900 and $13,200.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 13701?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Repair
- How many units are in CPSC recall 13701?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 970