John Deere Crossover Gator™ utility vehicles
CPSC Recall #18-709 — December 21, 2017
Product
John Deere Crossover Gator™ utility vehicles
Description
This recall involves John Deere models XUV825, XUV825 S4, XUV855, and XUV855 S4 Crossover Gator utility vehicles equipped with power steering. The model number and “John Deere” are printed on the side of the vehicle. The serial number begins with 1M0825 or 1M0855 and is located on the passenger side of the frame under the cargo box. The vehicles have seating for two or four passengers. The serial number ranges are listed below. Serial Number Ranges1M0825GEXXM040001 - 1M0825GEXXM1365201M0825GFXXM060001 - 1M0825GFXXM1316071M0825MAXXM010001 - 1M0825MAXXM0106671M0825MBXXM010001 - 1M0825MBXXM0104191M0825MEXXM0100011M0855DEXXM040001 - 1M0855DEXXM1309751M0855DFXXM060001 - 1M0855DFXXM1305311M0855DHXXM130001 - 1M0855DHXXM1310521M0855EBXXM010001 - 1M0855EBXXM0105611M0855MAXXM010001 - 1M0855MAXXM0104981M0855MBXXM010001 - 1M0855MBXXM0102471M0855MDXXM010001 - 1M0855MDXXM0100211M0855MBAJM0102491M0825MAAJM0107191M0825MACJM0107201M0825MAAJM0107221M0825MAHJM0107241M0825MAEJM0107251M0825MACJM0107261M0825MATJM0107271M0825MAPJM0107281M0825MAKJM0107291M0825MAPJM010731
Hazard
The steering shaft can separate from the steering rack assembly and result in a loss of vehicle steering control, posing a crash hazard.
Incidents / Injuries
John Deere has received nine reports of steering loss. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled utility vehicles and contact an authorized John Deere dealer for a free repair. John Deere is contacting purchasers of the recalled utility vehicles directly.
Units Affected
About 68,300
Sold At
John Deere dealers nationwide from March 2012 through November 2017 for between $13,400 and $16,100.
Manufacturer
Deere & Company, of Moline, Ill.
Manufactured In
U.S.