L Series HST Recall

[billnj]

Unfortunately, laws protecting consumers probably vary from state to state. 7.3 hours on a used and rebuilt tractor? What's it worth? What's your time worth? Have they provided you with a loaner? Did they offer to undo the deal? I have no idea of your situation there - or of their side of the story. And I don't know if their mechanics are professionals or what.

I can tell you this, if it were me, I would have at least talked with an attorney back in May so I would know what my rights were. It sounds like you have no idea. In fact, I'd still do that now...

IMHO, you have been too nice.
rScotty

Thanks for the reply.

Tractor was purchased brand new and delivered in Feb. of this year. With 7 hours on the unit we received the "stop use" letter. Dealer did provide a loaner, an M without a cab. This worked until it hit 90 degrees and humid in NJ.

I've tried the dealer, the local rep and Kubota's customer service folks. All tell me the same thing, waiting on parts. Actually waiting on a particular gasket. The dealer did say the bolts in question were loose. They've made the necessary repairs, they're just waiting on a gasket for reassembly. It's been the same story for two months now.

If anyone else has been through or is going through this, please let me know.
Thanks

 

[RickB]

Kubota has auto shipped gasket kits to my workplace in sufficient quantities to repair all the tractors on my list. I find it odd there is a gasket shortage although I certainly have had no reason to check warehouse stock on any because I have them on my shelf.

 

[jonsstihl]

seems like another dealer problem. they should have never split the tractor without having all the parts in hand to complete the repair.

 

[sixdogs]

Maybe they are listening.... we can always hope. And if they are, then maybe some ideas & opinions will help them.

What would doing "the right thing" be? Besides the mechanical work, what is it that they need to do?
rScotty

My 1995 ? Toyota Tundra was recalled for a faulty head gasket a couple years after I bought it. I felt the same as this thread. When I went to pick it up I learned they had extended my powertrain warranty to something like 150,000 miles and something like 5 years. I don't remember exactly but it gave me a sense of relief to know if anything went wrong they would cover it. Nothing went wrong and that transferrable warranty got me a premium price when I sold it.

 

[cointoss]

My L4760 was returned last week. The bolt was not loose on mine and all the fluids and filters were replaced. I drove the tractor and inspected tractor before it was shipped back to me. No leaks present even after sitting on a clean floor and everything functions as it should. I am happy as could be with the circumstances and I hope for the best with the other affected owners.