Safety regulator, Deere & Company Announce Recall of Gator Utility Vehicles
Recall 04511 · Nov 18, 2003 · Deere & Company
4,600
units affected
4,600
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 04511
- Date
- Nov 18, 2003
- Company
- Deere & Company
- Units affected
- 4,600
- Product
- Gator Utility Vehicles
- Product type
- Utility, Off-Road Vehicles/Golf Carts
- Hazard
- Poisoning
The product
This recall involves Gator Utility Vehicles that are 4- to 6-wheeled vehicles with cargo boxes. The words "John Deere" and "Gator" appear on the side of the cargo box. Model Serial Number Range 4X2 and 4X2 Trail W004X2X095289 through W004X2X098332 6X4 and 6X4 Trail W006X4X071973 through W006X4X072981 6X4 Diesel and 6X4 Diesel Trail W006X4D035805 through W006X4D036371 Turf W00TURF018875 through W00TURF019098 E-Gator W0E4X2E011277 through W0E4X2E011345 Worksite W0W6X4D011176 through W0W6X4D01121
What can happen
Improper crimping of the brake cables could lead to reduced braking capacity and, in some cases, to failure of the foot pedal brake.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the recalled vehicles and contact the nearest John Deere dealer to schedule an appointment to have a new brake cable installed free of charge.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Authorized John Deere dealers nationwide, from June 2003 through September 2003, for between $6,300 and $11,000.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled gator utility vehicles?
Consumers should stop using the recalled vehicles and contact the nearest John Deere dealer to schedule an appointment to have a new brake cable installed free of charge.
What is the hazard?
Improper crimping of the brake cables could lead to reduced braking capacity and, in some cases, to failure of the foot pedal brake.
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.