Kubota Loader Warranty Campaign

jcollins · Aug 27, 2003

For those of you who have a Kubota Loader (LA513, LA723, LA853, LA1002-57C, LA1002-68C or LA1162-68C) I would suggest contacting your dealer so that they can see if your loader is part of a hose replacement program. This program only applies to specific serial number ranges so have the serial number handy when you call. We have sent letters out to our customers informing them but don't know if all the dealers were letting thier customer know. To read more about the warranty campaign click on the link below. If you have any questions dont hesistate to contact us.

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JohnMiller3 · Aug 27, 2003

Thank you Jason for the heads-up... /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

We appreciate your input on TBN... /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

Will_C · Aug 27, 2003

I'll second JM III's appreciation. I have learned more about service bulletins and upgrades here on TBN than anywhere else. It seems that the Kubota policy on this is to wait until the owner complains, and then do the repair /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif
Will

_RaT_ · Aug 27, 2003

" It seems that the Kubota policy on this is to wait until the owner complains, and then do the repair"

Hmmm, what prompts you to say that? A manufacter often finds out about a problem from customers. My L48 had a bad hose, I called and the next day, Fedexed to me was the exact hose with an offer to pay to have it replaced. It was too simple to have the dealer do it so I did it myself and was happy for the prompt service.
Since all the loaders mentioned are quite new and since they are built in Georgia for Kubota, the response time for a warranty bulletin by Kubota seems quite normal. I have one of the mentioned loaders yet have not had the leakage from any of the fittings. I will probably go ahead and get them though. I will also install them myself, it's a very simple task.

icat · Aug 28, 2003

Slick recall notice! I'll have to check my LA723 this weekend, but I'm pretty sure I recall one of the "Passed Chief Inspector" tags already on mine. At any rate, thanks to Jason for the info and the link! /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif