Kubota MX5400DTC tractor recalled due to risk of injury
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Summary
Immediately stop using the recalled product and contact a local dealer for a no-charge repair/replacement of the clutch cable.
Affected products
This recall involves Kubota MX5400DTC tractors. The diesel-powered utility tractors are orange and black with "MX5400" written on both sides of the bonnet/hood. The model number "MX5400DTCC" can also be found on the product manufacturing label along with the serial number.
Products with serial numbers between 0100064 and 033680 are affected.
Issue
The clutch cable for the drive assembly may be kinked or damaged, preventing the tractor from shifting gears as expected. The unexpected loss of functionality could briefly affect the operator’s ability to slow or stop the machine.
As of February 19, 2025, the company has received 3 reports of clutch cable breakage incidents in Canada, and no reports of injury. In the United States, the company has received 30 reports of clutch cable breakage incidents and no reports of injury.
What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Kubota MX5400DTC Tractor and to contact a local dealer for a no-charge repair/replacement of the clutch cable.
For more information, consumers can contact Kubota Canada Ltd. toll free at 1-800-405- 6916, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, by email at kcl_g.customerservice@kubota.ca or through the company's website.
Joint recall with Health Canada, the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (US CPSC) and Kubota Canada Ltd.
Please note that recalled products are prohibited from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada. Health Canada would like to remind consumers to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.
This recall is also posted on the OECD Global Portal on Product Recalls website. You can visit this site for more information on other international consumer product recalls.
Additional information
Background
Number Sold
The company reported that 180 units of the affected products were sold in Canada and 2,610 were sold in the United States.
Time Period Sold
The affected products were sold from June 2019 to November 2024.
Place of Origin
Manufactured in Japan
Details
Manufacturer
Kubota Corporation
Osaka, Japan
Distributor/Importer
Kubota Canada Ltd.
Pickering, ON
Canada
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