John Deere Recalls Gator Utility Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 13725 · Feb 14, 2013 · John Deere
4,700
units affected
4,700
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 13725
- Date
- Feb 14, 2013
- Company
- John Deere
- Units affected
- 4,700
- Product
- Utility Vehicles
- Product type
- Utility Vehicles
- 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. Utility vehicles with the following serial numbers are included in this recall: Model Serial Number Range RSX850i Base 1M0850TB++M010009 thru 1M0850TB++M010778 RSX850i Sport 1M0850TS++M010001 thru 1M0850TS++M012077 RSX850i Trail 1M0850TT++M010001 thru 1M0850TT++M012867
What can happen
The oil filter can leak, posing a fire hazard. Pinholes or cracks have been identified in oil filters installed by the engine supplier which were not manufactured to specification.
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 four reports of incidents resulting in fires. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- John Deere dealers nationwide from August 2012 through January 2013 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 oil filter can leak, posing a fire hazard. Pinholes or cracks have been identified in oil filters installed by the engine supplier which were not manufactured to specification.
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.