Name of Product: Kubota Utility Tractors model MX5400DTC
Hazard: The clutch cable can break on the recalled MX5400DTC utility tractors, resulting in reduced braking power, posing a crash hazard.
Remedy: Repair
Recall Date: February 20, 2025
Units: About 2,600 (In addition, about 180 were sold in Canada)
Description: This recall involves Kubota Utility Tractors, model MX5400DTC. The recalled tractors have an 8-speed gear drive transmission, a 55-horsepower Kubota 4-cylinder direct injection engine and a cab. They were sold in an orange color and have “KUBOTA” printed in white lettering on the chassis.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled utility tractors and contact an authorized Kubota dealer to schedule a free inspection and a free repair at the dealer’s location. Kubota is contacting all known registered owners directly.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received 33 reports of the clutch breaking. No injuries have been reported.
Sold At: Authorized Kubota dealers nationwide from February 2020 through December 2024 for between $43,000 and $63,000.
Distributor(s): Kubota Tractor Corporation, of Grapevine, Texas
Manufactured In: Japan
Recall number: 25-141
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Consumer Contact: Kubota Tractor Corporation toll-free at 888-458-2682 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, via the contact form at https://www.kubotausa.com/recall/contact/form, or online at https://www.kubotausa.com/recall/service-support/safety/safety-notices or www.kubotausa.com and click on “Parts & Service” at the top of the page, then scroll down and click “Safety & Recall Notices” on the left side of the page for more information.
