Kubota — recall

Automotive · Japan · 2025-03-14

Origin: 日本

Kubota agricultural tractor steering controller holder has insufficient water intrusion design

Country	Japan
Category	Automotive
Published	2025-03-14
Country of origin	日本
Manufacturer	Kubota Corporation
Models affected	MR600H, GV601H, MR650H, GV651H, T2.650H, MR700H, GV701H
Units affected	1833
Defect	In the holder attached to the steering controller of agricultural tractors, the design for water intrusion is insufficient, which may allow water to enter the holder and cause rust on the spline connected to the holder. Additionally, due to insufficient design against vibration wear, the spline may wear out due to rust and vibration. If use continues as is, spline wear will progress, and in the worst case, the steering may spin freely, making steering operation impossible.
Component	Steering system (spline)
Remedy	For all vehicles, as a measure against water intrusion, a sealing material will be added to the top of the steering controller, and the holder will be replaced with one that includes a splash-proof cover. As a measure against vibration wear, the shaft connected to the holder will be replaced with an improved part. If surrounding parts, including the steering controller, are seized, or if the steering controller's spline shows abnormal wear, related parts will be replaced with new ones. 1 For replacement parts, refer to the improvement location diagram. 2 As part preparation takes time, user…
Recall number	5625
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	the destination market's product-safety rules and mandatory standards

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