John Deere Recalls Gator Utility Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 13717 · Jan 10, 2013 · John Deere
4,650
units affected
4,650
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 13717
- Date
- Jan 10, 2013
- Company
- John Deere
- Units affected
- 4,650
- Product
- Utility Vehicles
- Product type
- Recreational Off-Road Vehicles (ROV)
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves John Deere Gator™ RSX850i Base, Sport and Trail model recreational utility vehicles manufactured between May 2012 and October 2012. They have side-by-side seating for two people and were available in Realtree® Hardwoods™ HD Camo, olive and black, or traditional green and yellow. RSX850i is located on the hood. The serial number is on the rear frame above the receiver hitch. Only utility vehicles with the following serial numbers are included in this recall: Serial Numbers: 1M0850TB++M010013 thru 1M0850TB++M010768 1M0850TS++M010001 thru 1M0850TS++M011932 1M0850TT++M010001 thru 1M0850TT++M012765
What can happen
The fuel line can separate, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the recalled utility vehicles and contact a John Deere dealer to schedule a free inspection and free repair. John Deere is contacting all registered owners of the recalled utility vehicles directly.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- John Deere has received three reports of separated fuel lines. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- John Deere dealers nationwide from August 2012 through October 2012 for between $12,900 and $15,500.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled utility vehicles?
Consumers should stop using the recalled utility vehicles and contact a John Deere dealer to schedule a free inspection and free repair. John Deere is contacting all registered owners of the recalled utility vehicles directly.
What is the hazard?
The fuel line can separate, 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.