CPSC2008-09-16
Deere & Company Recalls Gator XUV Utility Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard
Deere & Company, of Moline, Ill.
Hazard
The fuel tank can leak from a gap in the seam at the base of the filler neck, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled utility vehicles immediately and contact any John Deere dealer to schedule a free inspection and repair. Keep fuel tank below half full until the repair is made. Registered owners were sent direct mail notification of this recall.
Sold at
John Deere dealers nationwide from April 2008 through August 2008 for about $10,000.
Affected count
About 2,500
Injuries reported
Deere & Company has received seven reports of fuel tank leaks. No fires or injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
United States
Products
John Deere Gator XUV 620i Utility Vehicles
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Deere & Company at (800) 537-8233 between 8 a.m. and 6p.m. ET Monday through Friday, and Saturday between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. ET, or visit the firm's Web site at www.johndeere.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Deere--Company-Recalls-Gator-XUV-Utility-Vehicles-Due-to-Fire-Hazard-Don't want to check this manually?
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