CPSC2007-10-17
Deere & Company Recalls Utility Vehicles Due to Injury Hazard
Deere & Company, of Moline, Ill.
Hazard
The brake calipers in the front of the utility vehicles may have been installed incorrectly, causing the vehicle to pull to one side during braking. This poses an injury hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should stop operating the recalled utility vehicles immediately and contact an authorized John Deere dealer in their area to schedule a free inspection. The company will provide free repair, if needed. Registered owners were sent direct mail notification of this recall.
Sold at
John Deere dealers nationwide from June 2007 through September 2007 for between $8,500 and $10,600.
Affected count
About 5,400
Injuries reported
None reported.
Manufactured in
United States
Products
John Deere Gator Utility Vehicles
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact John Deere at (800) 537-8233 between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT. Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.johndeere.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Deere--Company-Recalls-Utility-Vehicles-Due-to-Injury-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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