Kubota Utility Tractors model MX5400DTC Recall

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 23, 2026

Recall Information Record – Reclia Database

Recall Summary
This recall involves Kubota Utility Tractors, model MX5400DTC. The recall was published on February 20, 2025, under Recall Number 25141. The firm, Kubota Tractor Corporation, of Grapevine, Texas, initiated the recall due to a crash hazard associated with the clutch cable. The tractors were manufactured in Japan and sold by authorized Kubota dealers nationwide from February 2020 through December 2024. Approximately 2,600 units were sold in the United States, and an additional 180 units were sold in Canada.

Affected Products
The recalled product is the Kubota Utility Tractor, model MX5400DTC. The recalled tractors feature an 8-speed gear drive transmission, a 55-horsepower Kubota 4-cylinder direct injection engine, and a cab. They are sold in an orange color with “KUBOTA” printed in white lettering on the chassis. The tractors were sold for between $43,000 and $63,000. No specific model numbers, serial numbers, or date codes are provided in the recall notice beyond the model designation MX5400DTC. The distributor is Kubota Tractor Corporation, of Grapevine, Texas. The manufacturer country is Japan.

Hazard Information
The hazard identified in the recall notice is that the clutch cable can break on the recalled MX5400DTC utility tractors. This failure can result in reduced braking power, posing a crash hazard. The firm has received 33 reports of the clutch breaking. No injuries have been reported in connection with this hazard.

Consumer Action Required
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled utility tractors. Consumers should then 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. No alternative action, such as a refund or replacement, is specified in the recall notice. The remedy is a repair.

Official Remedy
The official remedy is a free inspection and free repair at an authorized Kubota dealer’s location. The repair is to be performed by the dealer. No other remedy options (such as refund or replacement) are listed in the recall notice. The remedy is classified as “Repair” in the source data.

Contact Information
Consumers may contact Kubota Tractor Corporation toll-free at 888-458-2682 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday. Consumers may also use the contact form at https://www.kubotausa.com/recall/contact/form. Additional information is available online at https://www.kubotausa.com/recall/service-support/safety/safety-notices. Alternatively, consumers can visit www.kubotausa.com, 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 Canadian consumers, a related recall notice is available at https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/kubota-mx5400dtc-tractor-recalled-due-risk-injury. Not specified in the recall notice: any additional contact information for Canadian authorities or dealers beyond the provided URL.

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