CPSC2018-09-11
John Deere Recalls Gator Utility Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)
Deere & Company, of Moline, Ill.
Hazard
The powertrain hardware can come loose, causing the throttle to stick. This could result in the operator not being able to stop the vehicle, posing a crash hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact an authorized John Deere dealer for a free inspection and repair. John Deere is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Sold at
John Deere dealers nationwide from September 2017 through August 2018 for between $10,000 and $13,000.
Affected count
About 4,700 (In addition, about 200 were sold in Canada)
Injuries reported
John Deere has received two reports of the throttle cable sticking. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Repair
Products
John Deere XUV590 and XUV590 S4 Gator™ utility vehicles
Consumer contact
Deere & Company at 800-537-8233 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET on Saturday, or online at www.deere.com and click on “Product Recall Information” on the drop-down menu under “Services & Support” for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/John-Deere-Recalls-Gator-Utility-Vehicles-Due-to-Crash-Hazard-Recall-AlertDon't want to check this manually?
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