John Deere Crossover Gator™ utility vehicles

CPSC Recall #18-709 — December 21, 2017

Recall #18-709 Date: December 21, 2017 Remedy: Repair

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.