John Deere Recalls Gator Utility Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)
Recall 21748 · May 20, 2021 · John Deere
90
units affected
90
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 21748
- Date
- May 20, 2021
- Company
- John Deere
- Units affected
- 90
- Product
- John Deere XUV590 and XUV590 S4 Gator™ utility vehicles
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
This recall involves John Deere Gator utility vehicles with model number "XUV590" or "XUV590 S4" printed on the hood. & "John Deere" and "Gator" are printed on the cargo box. The serial number is located on the frame on the rear of the machine above the hitch and begins with 1M0590. The recalled utility vehicles were sold in green and yellow, olive drab, and camouflage, and have four-wheel suspension with side-by-side seating for two or four people. The following serial numbers are included in this recall: Recalled Serial Numbers 1M0590E+++M040005 1M0590M+++M041605 1M0590M+++M040114 1M0590M+++M040885 1M0590E+++M040034 1M0590M+++M041609 1M0590M+++M040406 1M0590M+++M040723 1M0590E+++M040088 1M0590M+++M041611 1M0590M+++M040204 1M0590M+++M041139 1M0590E+++M040092 1M0590M+++M041264 1M0590M+++M040532 1M0590M+++M041247 1M0590E+++M040159 1M0590M+++M041223 1M0590M+++M040542 1M0590M+++M041351 1M0590E+++M040190 1M0590M+++M041447 1M0590M+++M040075 1M0590M+++M040829 1M0590E+++M040245 1M0590M+++M041396 1M0590M+++M040511 1M0590M+++M040520 1M0590E+++M040269 1M0590M+++M041446 1M0590M+++M040190 1M0590M+++M040466 1M0590E+++M040285 1M0590M+++M041513 1M0590M+++M040313 1M0590M+++M040319 1M0590E+++M040296 1M0590M+++M041527 1M0590M+++M041166 1M0590M+++M040341 1M0590E+++M040301 1M0590M+++M040568 1M0590M+++M040713 1M0590M+++M040381 1M0590E+++M040306 1M0590M+++M040790 1M0590M+++M040436 1M0590M+++M040076 1M0590E+++M040307 1M0590M+++M041145 1M0590M+++M040734 1M0590M+++M040464 1M0590E+++M040326...
What can happen
An error in the ECU (Engine Control Unit) software can result in the speedometer and several speed-related safety systems not functioning as designed, posing a crash hazard and risk of injury.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact an authorized John Deere dealer for a free software update. John Deere is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Deere & Company has received four reports of speedometers malfunctioning. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- John Deere dealers nationwide from October 2020 through April 2021 for between $11,100 and $14,100.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled john deere xuv590 and xuv590 s4 gator™ utility vehicles?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact an authorized John Deere dealer for a free software update. John Deere is contacting all known purchasers directly.
What is the hazard?
An error in the ECU (Engine Control Unit) software can result in the speedometer and several speed-related safety systems not functioning as designed, posing a crash hazard and risk of injury.
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.