Kubota RTV recall

[DT86]

I just ran across this and hadn't seen it posted yet.

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission: Kubota Recalls Utility Vehicle

Recall date: December 08, 2015
Recall number: 16-710

Recall Details

Units

About 11,500

Description

This recall involves model year 2013, 2014 and 2015 Kubota RTV-X1100C series diesel-powered utility vehicles. Recalled utility vehicles come in the colors orange and camouflage and have serial numbers ranging from 10001 to 23172. The model number is on the side of the unit and on the data plate on the back of the cab, between the cab and the bed. The serial number is also on the data plate.

Incidents/Injuries

Kubota has received seven reports of debris-related fires. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled utility vehicles, park them away from combustible materials and contact an authorized Kubota dealer for a free inspection and free repair and should follow their directions. Kubota is contacting consumers directly.

 

[houstonscott]

Good info. Glad I got one the of last 1100's before the X models. I wonder what the fix is...HS

 

[DT86]

Apparently the problem is that flammable items like to collect on top of the manifold. The fix is some sort of cover over the manifold.

 

[DT86]

Double tap