Safety regulator, Deere & Company Announce Recall of Gator HPX Utility Vehicles
Recall 05508 · Nov 9, 2004 · Deere & Company
14,746
units affected
14,746
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 05508
- Date
- Nov 9, 2004
- Company
- Deere & Company
- Units affected
- 14,746
- Product
- John Deere Gator HPX Utility Vehicles
- Product type
- Utility, Off-Road Vehicles/Golf Carts
- Hazard
- Other or not stated
The product
Gator HPX Utility Vehicles are four wheeled vehicles with a cargo box. The words "John Deere", "Gator" and "HPX" appear on the cargo box. The following model and serial numbers can be found on the serial number plate on the vehicle's frame: Model Serial Range HPX 4X2 Gas M0HP2GX010001-010775 HPX 4X2 Diesel M0HP2DX010001-030032 HPX 4X4 Gas M0HP4GX010001-031406 HPX 4X4 Diesel M0HP4DX010001-030552 HPX 4X4 Trial M0HP4GT010001-030678
What can happen
Loss of brake system pressure can decrease the effectiveness of the brakes.
The fix
Consumers should contact a John Deere dealer for a free repair of the master brake cylinder.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Deere is aware of 14 instances of replacement of the master brake cylinder, due to this problem. There have been no reported injuries.
- Sold at
- Authorized John Deere dealers nationwide, from December 2003 to October 2004, for between $8,000 and $10,600.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled john deere gator hpx utility vehicles?
Consumers should contact a John Deere dealer for a free repair of the master brake cylinder.
What is the hazard?
Loss of brake system pressure can decrease the effectiveness of the brakes.
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.