Deere & Company Recalls Gator XUV Utility Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 08606 · Sep 16, 2008 · Deere & Company
2,500
units affected
2,500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08606
- Date
- Sep 16, 2008
- Company
- Deere & Company
- Units affected
- 2,500
- Product
- John Deere Gator XUV 620i Utility Vehicles
- Product type
- Utility, Off-Road Vehicles/Golf Carts
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The recalled utility vehicle is Model 620i. The model number is painted on the side of the vehicle. The recall includes the following serial numbers. The serial number plate is on the vehicle's frame in front of the passenger side rear fender. Model Serial Number Ranges XUV 620i Gas (Como) M0XUVGC020001 thru M0XUVGC020959 XUV 620i Gas (Olive) M0XUVGT021581 thru M0XUVGT021808 XUV 620i Gas (Green) M0XUVGX023930, M0XUVGX023941, M0XUVGX023956, M0XUVGX023961 thru M0XUVGX023962 M0XUVGX023968 thru M0XUVGX025507
What can happen
The fuel tank can leak from a gap in the seam at the base of the filler neck, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Deere & Company has received seven reports of fuel tank leaks. No fires or injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- John Deere dealers nationwide from April 2008 through August 2008 for about $10,000.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled john deere gator xuv 620i utility vehicles?
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.
What is the hazard?
The fuel tank can leak from a gap in the seam at the base of the filler neck, posing a fire hazard.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.