L Series HST Recall

[SDT]

Just learned about this on the other board but details are sketchy.

I understand that it affects L and MX series tractors. Anyone know any details?

SDT

 

[Thomas]

Only one I seen so far...TBN.

Recall on a Kubota L4760
I just received a recall on a L4760 about a bolt that may be loose from Kubota and not to use it but to return it it to place of purchase. I hope I dont have to pay to ship it back 2 1/2 hours away.

 

[fluxed]

I have a nearly new L4060. 20 hours on it. We use it daily for lifting things with the loader and it is critical for us.
I dont want a new tractor that has to be to split in two pieces and have its cab removed to do so.

 

[Roadworthy]

Hopefully Kubota will send notices to affected owners. The only recalls I see on Kubota's website pertain to mowers.

 

[dara1989]

We received a recall note on our new L4701 in the mail today. Bolt may be loose or something. Haven't talked to the dealer but hopefully it is not critical. Going without a tractor for any amount of time right now isn't an optoin.

 

[PSDStu]

Those owners with affected serial # L and MX series should be getting a letter from Kubota. I got mine for a new L4060 HSTC on Saturday. I talked to my dealer and it requires splitting the tranny and applying Loctite to a bolt if it's loose.

If you havent got a letter, your dealer has the list of affected serial numbers and can check yours.

The problem is that when the dealer goes to put the tranny back together there are 2 gaskets needed. The gaskets for the MX series are plentiful, not so for the GL series.

This is the part number of the HST gasket which is in short supply TD350-58190, the other is for the HST Mid-case TD270-50290, I'm told there these gaskets are available.

This is a picture of a L3560 which was apart for the inspection, notice the locktite, and also the MX torn apart for inspection in the background. Both tractors were dealer tractors on the lot. Mine was the first customer tractor in the shop for inspection.

This is going to impact alot of tractors, if you have one you better get in line.

 

[Notforhire]

Hopefully Kubota will send notices to affected owners. The only recalls I see on Kubota's website pertain to mowers.

Same here.
I would think the recall would be posted if they are sending out letters.

 

[Tomtint]

...ohhhh boy....I split a little B7510 to do a motor swap....couldn't imagine having to do a big cab tractor. .....That has to be 40 hrs of work for someone who actually knows what they are doing.

 

[cathy liebchen]

Same here.
I would think the recall would be posted if they are sending out letters.

Our 2019 delivered MX5800 just missed it (SN 55184); MX5800 affected units are SN 55887-56223. You can call Kubota with your model number and serial number and they can tell you if it's affected; 888-458-2682

 

[riptides]

Our 2019 delivered MX5800 just missed it (SN 55184); MX5800 affected units are SN 55887-56223. You can call Kubota with your model number and serial number and they can tell you if it's affected; 888-458-2682

Interesting, any ideas on the MX6000 series?

 

[cathy liebchen]

PSB-2020-046, released on 04/13/20 shows the models and serial number ranges. A revised list for L4701 was released on 04/27/2020 on the Dealer Portal.

L3560HST......45615-45973, 46090
L4060HST......45065-45446, 45826
L47...............50103-50106, 52251-52334
L4760HST......42560-42673
L5460HST......41666-41740
L6060HST......47691-48092
M62..............50065, 50066, 51350-51434
MX4800HST...54697-54979, 54981, 54986, 54990-54992, 54995, 54999-55011
MX5200HST...67080-68017
MX5800HST...55887-56223
L4701HST......65720-69754 (List has been revised as some unit in this range are not affected. L4701HST owners need to supply HST serial number to confirm their unit is affected)

Kubota is also forgoing Dealer Certification for use of UPTIME in this instance. All levels of dealers will be able to get the customer's rental assistance for this repair.

approx. 6,000 units affected, what a mess

 

[Popgadget]

My L6060 which was delivered a couple of weeks ago escaped it, which was great news. I wasn’t looking forward to having my brand new tractor split by the dealer, and being without it for the busy spring season.

Thank you for providing the details, I called Kubota before seeing that you had listed the serial numbers affected, and they concurred that there no open issues on my machine.

 

[billnj]

PSB-2020-046, released on 04/13/20 shows the models and serial number ranges. A revised list for L4701 was released on 04/27/2020 on the Dealer Portal.

L3560HST......45615-45973, 46090
L4060HST......45065-45446, 45826
L47...............50103-50106, 52251-52334
L4760HST......42560-42673
L5460HST......41666-41740
L6060HST......47691-48092
M62..............50065, 50066, 51350-51434
MX4800HST...54697-54979, 54981, 54986, 54990-54992, 54995, 54999-55011
MX5200HST...67080-68017
MX5800HST...55887-56223
L4701HST......65720-69754 (List has been revised as some unit in this range are not affected. L4701HST owners need to supply HST serial number to confirm their unit is affected)

Kubota is also forgoing Dealer Certification for use of UPTIME in this instance. All levels of dealers will be able to get the customer's rental assistance for this repair.

approx. 6,000 units affected, what a mess

Yep, got our letter yesterday. Called selling dealer, they had no idea or proposed fix. Completely shocked by this, not something I expected from a 2 month old machine.

 

[Notforhire]

PSB-2020-046, released on 04/13/20 shows the models and serial number ranges. A revised list for L4701 was released on 04/27/2020 on the Dealer Portal.

L3560HST......45615-45973, 46090
L4060HST......45065-45446, 45826
L47...............50103-50106, 52251-52334
L4760HST......42560-42673
L5460HST......41666-41740
L6060HST......47691-48092
M62..............50065, 50066, 51350-51434
MX4800HST...54697-54979, 54981, 54986, 54990-54992, 54995, 54999-55011
MX5200HST...67080-68017
MX5800HST...55887-56223
L4701HST......65720-69754 (List has been revised as some unit in this range are not affected. L4701HST owners need to supply HST serial number to confirm their unit is affected)

Kubota is also forgoing Dealer Certification for use of UPTIME in this instance. All levels of dealers will be able to get the customer's rental assistance for this repair.

approx. 6,000 units affected, what a mess

Thank you for submitting the list.
It looks like they must have found some locktite to use on my L47. My ser number falls in-between the two runs @ 521xx.
Odd that there is a break in the numbers like that.

 

[riptides]

No MX6000's. Odd that a run on the 5800's is present.

 

[AndyMA]

Thanks for sharing the list. Looks like I lucked out

Andy

 

[Fallon]

My 2016 L4060 has a serial number starting with 42, well before that serial number range.

Thanks for posting the info.

 

[OrangeMuscle]

****, I just went out to my L6060 and my serial number is recalled. What a massive disappointment. All for a potential loose bolt? If it does take 40 hours for a skilled tech to repair this issue, would it better to just not do anything until there is an actual problem. I can't stomach the thought of dismantling the whole tractor and then reassembling. That will inevitably lead to many other problems as a result of them tearing the tractor in half and trying to piece it back together. My dealer had to swap out my hood when I bought it because there was a small dent on it. This resulted in 3 small issues because they never put the replacement hood on properly. I'm a big believer in "not breaking the factory seal." This violates that in the worst way.

I can't believe this got by the" Passed by Chief Inspector" fella who put that nice red sticker on my tractor.

 

[OrangeMuscle]

Can't believe D A M N gets 4 asterisks

 

[dusty3030]

Can't believe D A M N gets 4 asterisks