John Deere Gator HPX Utility Vehicles
CPSC Recall #05-508 — November 8, 2004
Product
John Deere Gator HPX Utility Vehicles
Description
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Deere & Company, of Moline, Ill. is voluntarily recalling 14,746 John Deere Gator HPX utility vehicles. Loss of brake system pressure can decrease the effectiveness of the brakes.Name of Product: John Deere Gator HPX Utility VehiclesUnits: 14,746Manufacturer: Deere & Company, of Moline, Ill.Hazard: Loss of brake system pressure can decrease the effectiveness of the brakes.Incidents/Injuries: Deere is aware of 14 instances of replacement of the master brake cylinder due to this problem. There have been no reported injuries.Description: Gator HPX Utility Vehicles are four wheeled vehicles with a cargo box. The words "John Deere", "Gator" and "HPX" appear on the cargo box. The following model and serial numbers can be found on the serial number plate on the vehicle's frame:ModelSerial RangeHPX 4X2 GasM0HP2GX010001-010775HPX 4X2 DieselM0HP2DX010001-030032HPX 4X4 GasM0HP4GX010001-031406HPX 4X4 DieselM0HP4DX010001-030552HPX 4X4 TrialM0HP4GT010001-030678Manufactured in: United StatesSold at: Authorized John Deere dealers nationwide from December 2003 to October 2004 for between $8,000 and $10,600.Remedy: Consumers should contact a John Deere dealer for a free repair of the master brake cylinder.Consumer Contact: For more information, contact John Deere's Customer Communications Center at (800) 537-8233 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, between 9 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. ET Saturday, or the John Deere website at www.johndeere.com.
Hazard
Loss of brake system pressure can decrease the effectiveness of the brakes.
Incidents / Injuries
Deere is aware of 14 instances of replacement of the master brake cylinder due to this problem. There have been no reported injuries.
Remedy
Consumers should contact a John Deere dealer for a free repair of the master brake cylinder.
Units Affected
14,746
Sold At
Authorized John Deere dealers nationwide from December 2003 to October 2004 for between $8,000 and $10,600.
Manufacturer
Deere & Company, of Moline, Ill.
Manufactured In
United States