CPSC2017-04-11
John Deere Recalls Gator Utility Vehicles Due To Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)
Deere & Company of Moline, Ill.
Hazard
The dust boot on the throttle cable can come loose, resulting in the vehicle not slowing down or stopping, posing a crash hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled utility vehicles and contact a John Deere dealer for a free repair. John Deere is contacting all registered owners of the recalled vehicles directly.
Sold at
John Deere dealers nationwide from January 2016 through March 2017 for between $10,000 and $12,900.
Affected count
About 8,500
Injuries reported
John Deere has received two reports of the dust boot on the throttle cable coming loose. No reports of injuries.
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Utility Vehicles
Consumer contact
Deere & Company at 800-537-8233, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET, or online at www.deere.com and select Product Recall Information on the drop-down menu under Services & Support for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/John-Deere-Recalls-Gator-Utility-Vehicles-Recall-AlertDon't want to check this manually?
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