[{"RecallID":9465,"RecallNumber":"23713","RecallDate":"2022-12-01T00:00:00","Description":"This recall involves model year 2018 through 2022 base model Kubota RTV-XG850 Utility Vehicles, known as the \"Sidekick.\" \"Sidekick\" and/or the model number are on the side of the utility vehicle. Data plates on the side of the recalled vehicles have the model number and serial numbers ranging from 10001-50018, X0001-X0139, and Y0001-Y1312.","URL":"https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2023/Kubota-Recalls-Utility-Vehicles-Due-to-Injury-and-Collision-Hazards-Recall-Alert","Title":"Kubota Recalls Utility Vehicles Due to Injury and Collision Hazards (Recall Alert)","ConsumerContact":"Kubota Tractor Corporation toll-free at 888-458-2682 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at https://www.kubotausa.com/contact/form, Additional information can be found online at www.kubotausa.com/service-support/safety/safety-notices or online at www.kubotausa.com, click Service & Support, click Safety, and then view the Safety & Recall Notice.","LastPublishDate":"2022-12-01T00:00:00","Products":[{"Name":"Kubota RTV-XG850 Model Utility Vehicles","Description":"","Model":"","Type":"","CategoryID":"","NumberOfUnits":"About 19,500"}],"Inconjunctions":[],"Images":[{"URL":"https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/RecalledKubotaUtilityVehicleModelRTV_XG850GASidekick.jpg","Caption":"Recalled Kubota Utility Vehicle Model RTV-XG850GA, Sidekick"},{"URL":"https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/RecalledKubotaUtilityVehicleModelRTV_XG850WLH22Sidekick.jpg","Caption":"Recalled Kubota Utility Vehicle Model RTV-XG850WLH22, Sidekick"},{"URL":"https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/RecalledKubotaUtilityVehicleModelRTV_XG850SLAS22Sidekick.jpg","Caption":"Recalled Kubota Utility Vehicle Model RTV-XG850SLAS22, Sidekick"}],"Injuries":[{"Name":"Kubota has received five reports of incidents worldwide of steering shaft shearing. No injuries or deaths have been reported."}],"Manufacturers":[],"Retailers":[{"Name":"Authorized Kubota dealers nationwide from June 2018 through October 2022 for between $14,700 and $16,900.","CompanyID":""}],"Importers":[],"Distributors":[{"Name":"Kubota Tractor Corporation, of Grapevine, Texas","CompanyID":""}],"SoldAtLabel":null,"ManufacturerCountries":[{"Country":"United States"}],"ProductUPCs":[],"Hazards":[{"Name":"The utility vehicle's steering shaft can shear at or near the electric power steering housing, and cause the driver to lose steering control, posing injury and collision hazards.","HazardType":"","HazardTypeID":""}],"Remedies":[{"Name":"Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled utility vehicles and contact an authorized Kubota dealer to schedule a free inspection and free repair. Kubota is contacting all known purchasers directly."}],"RemedyOptions":[{"Option":"Repair"}]}]