Deere & Company Recalls Utility Vehicles Due to Injury Hazard
Recall 08509 · Oct 17, 2007 · Deere & Company
5,400
units affected
5,400
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08509
- Date
- Oct 17, 2007
- Company
- Deere & Company
- Units affected
- 5,400
- Product
- John Deere Gator Utility Vehicles
- Product type
- Utility, Off-Road Vehicles/Golf Carts
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
This recall involves the XUV and HPX Gator utility vehicles made by John Deere with model and serial numbers included below. These are four-wheeled vehicles with a cargo box. "John Deere", "Gator", "HPX" and "XUV" are printed on the side of the cargo box. The following model and serial numbers can be found on the serial number plate on the frame of the vehicle: Model Serial Number XUV 620i Gas MOXUVGX013294-016669 XUV 620i Gas MOXUVGT011480-012186 XUV 850D Diesel MOXUVDX011917-013329 XUV 850D Diesel MOXUVDT010001-010449 HPX 4X4 Diesel MOHP4DX050877-051453 HPX 4X4 Gas MOHP4GX051221-052763
What can happen
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.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- John Deere dealers nationwide from June 2007 through September 2007 for between $8,500 and $10,600.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled john deere gator utility vehicles?
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.
What is the 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.
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.