Safety regulator, Deere & Company Announce Recall of Riding Mowers
Recall 05517 · Nov 24, 2004 · Deere & Company
4,400
units affected
4,400
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 05517
- Date
- Nov 24, 2004
- Company
- Deere & Company
- Units affected
- 4,400
- Product
- John Deere GX85 and SX85 Riding Lawn Mowers
- Product type
- Lawn Mowers & Accessories
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The recalled lawn mowers are green with yellow trim and have either GX85 or SX 85 on the side of the riding mower and a John Deere symbol on the front end and involve the following machines: Model Serial Numbers GX85 MOGX85X145887 through 149328 SX85 MOSX85X125374 through 126508
What can happen
The fuel tanks can crack and leak fuel, presenting a potential for fire or burn injuries.
The fix
The company is directly notifying those consumers who purchased affected mowers. Consumers should stop using their tractors immediately and contact a John Deere dealer for a free repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- John Deere is aware of 37 instances of replacement of the fuel tank under warranty. There have been no reports of fires, injuries or property damage.
- Sold at
- Authorized John Deere dealers in the United States and Canada, from November 2003 through July 2004, for between $2,000 and $2,400.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled john deere gx85 and sx85 riding lawn mowers?
The company is directly notifying those consumers who purchased affected mowers. Consumers should stop using their tractors immediately and contact a John Deere dealer for a free repair.
What is the hazard?
The fuel tanks can crack and leak fuel, presenting a potential for fire or burn injuries.
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.