John Deere Recalls Gator Utility Vehicles Due To Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)
Recall 17739 · Apr 11, 2017 · John Deere
8,500
units affected
8,500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17739
- Date
- Apr 11, 2017
- Company
- John Deere
- Units affected
- 8,500
- Product
- Utility Vehicles
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
This recall involves John Deere Gator™ Utility Vehicles with model number XUV590i or XUV590i S4 printed on the hood and the "John Deere" and "Gator" brand names printed on the cargo box. The serial number, located on the frame on the rear of the machine above the hitch, begins with 1M0590 and fall within the ranges on the chart below. The recalled utility vehicles come in several colors and have four-wheel suspension with side-by-side seating for two or four people depending on model. Model Serial Number Range XUV590i 1M0590T+++M010001 - 20742 XUV590i S4 1M0590F+++M010001 - 20277
What can happen
The dust boot on the throttle cable can come loose, resulting in the vehicle not slowing down or stopping, posing a crash hazard.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- John Deere has received two reports of the dust boot on the throttle cable coming loose. No reports of injuries.
- Sold at
- John Deere dealers nationwide from January 2016 through March 2017 for between $10,000 and $12,900.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled utility vehicles?
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.
What is the hazard?
The dust boot on the throttle cable can come loose, resulting in the vehicle not slowing down or stopping, posing a crash 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.