John Deere Gator Utility Vehicles
CPSC Recall #08-509 — October 16, 2007
Product
John Deere Gator Utility Vehicles
Description
This recall involves the XUV and HPX Gator utility vehicles made by John Deere with model and serial numbers included below. These are four-wheeled vehicles with a cargo box. "John Deere", "Gator", "HPX" and "XUV" are printed on the side of the cargo box. The following model and serial numbers can be found on the serial number plate on the frame of the vehicle.ModelSerial NumberXUV 620i GasMOXUVGX013294-016669XUV 620i GasMOXUVGT011480-012186XUV 850D DieselMOXUVDX011917-013329XUV 850D DieselMOXUVDT010001-010449HPX 4X4 DieselMOHP4DX050877-051453HPX 4X4 GasMOHP4GX051221-052763
Hazard
The brake calipers in the front of the utility vehicles may have been installed incorrectly, causing the vehicle to pull to one side during braking. This poses an injury hazard to consumers.
Incidents / Injuries
None reported.
Remedy
Consumers should stop operating the recalled utility vehicles immediately and contact an authorized John Deere dealer in their area to schedule a free inspection. The company will provide free repair, if needed. Registered owners were sent direct mail notification of this recall.
Units Affected
About 5,400
Sold At
John Deere dealers nationwide from June 2007 through September 2007 for between $8,500 and $10,600.
Manufactured In
United States