John Deere XUV590 and XUV590 S4 Gator™ utility vehicles
CPSC Recall #18-766 - September 11, 2018
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 18-766 |
| Recall Date | September 11, 2018 |
| Remedy Type | Repair |
| Units Affected | About 4,700 (In addition, about 200 were sold in Canada) |
| Manufacturer | Deere & Company, of Moline, Ill. |
| Manufactured In | U.S. |
Where It Was Sold
| John Deere dealers nationwide from September 2017 through August 2018 for between $10 |
| 000 and $13 |
| 000. |
Product
John Deere XUV590 and XUV590 S4 Gator™ utility vehicles
Description
This recall involves John Deere Gator utility vehicles with model number “XUV590” or “XUV590 S4” printed on the hood. “John Deere” and “Gator” are printed on the cargo box. The serial number is located on the frame on the rear of the machine above the hitch and begins with 1M0590 and falls within the ranges on the chart below. The recalled utility vehicles were sold in green and yellow, olive drab and camouflage and have four-wheel suspension with side-by-side seating for two or four people. Serial Number Range 1M0590EAxxM010001 - 1M0590EAxxM020029 1M0590EBxxM010001 - 1M0590EBxxM020004 1M0590EDxxM010001 - 1M0590EDxxM010014 1M0590EExxM010001 - 1M0590EExxM010008 1M0590MAxxM010001 - 1M0590MAxxM020071 1M0590MBxxM010001 - 1M0590MBxxM020025 1M0590MDxxM010001 - 1M0590MDxxM010018 1M0590MExxM010001 - 1M0590MExxM010012 1M0590MFxxM010001 - 1M0590MFxxM020004 1M0590MGxxM010001 - 1M0590MGxxM010049
Hazard
The powertrain hardware can come loose, causing the throttle to stick. This could result in the operator not being able to stop the vehicle, posing a crash hazard.
Incidents & Injuries
John Deere has received two reports of the throttle cable sticking. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy Instructions
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact an authorized John Deere dealer for a free inspection and repair. John Deere is contacting all known purchasers directly.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Repair at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly, either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Repair) at no cost to you.
Yes. If you were injured by a defective consumer product, whether recalled or not, you may have grounds for a product liability claim against the manufacturer and potentially the retailer. A recall notice can serve as evidence that the manufacturer was aware of the defect. Injuries that may support a claim include burns, lacerations, fractures, electric shock, choking incidents, and chemical exposure. Most product liability attorneys work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless you win. Consult an attorney promptly, as statutes of limitation vary by state.
In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.
If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney, parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.