Safety regulator, Deere & Company Recall Gator Utility Vehicles
Recall 01511 · Mar 20, 2001 · Deere & Company
550
units affected
550
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 01511
- Date
- Mar 20, 2001
- Company
- Deere & Company
- Units affected
- 550
- Product
- Gator Utility Vehicles, models 4X2 Gators, 6X4 Gators, and Turf Gators
- Product type
- Utility, Off-Road Vehicles/Golf Carts
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The recalled models include the 4X2 Gators, 6X4 Gators, and Turf Gators manufactured between October 2000 and November 2000. The off-road vehicles are four- or six-wheeled and have the model number painted on the side of a cargo box, which is attached to the back of the vehicle.
What can happen
During manufacturing, an extra internal vent line was attached to the plastic vent fitting on some fuel tanks. If the fuel inside the gas tank expands, it can leak out through the extra vent line and onto the ground, presenting fire and burn hazards.
The fix
Stop using the vehicle immediately. If it is stored inside, push the vehicle outside to a well-ventilated area and loosen the fuel cap (one-quarter turn) to equalize pressure. Consumers should call the John Deere Dealer where the vehicle was purchased, to get a free inspection and repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Deere & Company has received three reports of fuel leaks. No fires or injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- The utility vehicles were sold through authorized John Deere Dealers nationwide, from November 2000 through February 2001, for between $6,000 and $10,000.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled gator utility vehicles, models 4x2 gators, 6x4 gators, and turf gators?
Stop using the vehicle immediately. If it is stored inside, push the vehicle outside to a well-ventilated area and loosen the fuel cap (one-quarter turn) to equalize pressure. Consumers should call the John Deere Dealer where the vehicle was purchased, to get a free inspection and repair.
What is the hazard?
During manufacturing, an extra internal vent line was attached to the plastic vent fitting on some fuel tanks. If the fuel inside the gas tank expands, it can leak out through the extra vent line and onto the ground, presenting fire and burn hazards.
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.