Utility Vehicles recalled over injury risk

Recall date

April 11, 2017

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

John Deere Recalls Gator Utility Vehicles Due To Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)

Recall number

17739

Brand / firm

Deere & Company of Moline, Ill.

Sold / distributed

John Deere dealers nationwide from January 2016 through March 2017 for between $10,000 and $12,900.

Why it was recalled

The dust boot on the throttle cable can come loose, resulting in the vehicle not slowing down or stopping, posing a crash hazard.

What was recalled

This recall involves John Deere Gator™ Utility Vehicles with model number XUV590i or XUV590i S4 printed on the hood and the "John Deere" and "Gator" brand names printed on the cargo box. The serial number, located on the frame on the rear of the machine above the hitch, begins with 1M0590 and fall within the ranges on the chart below. The recalled utility vehicles come in several colors and have four-wheel suspension with side-by-side seating for two or four people depending on model. Model Serial Number Range XUV590i 1M0590T+++M010001 - 20742 XUV590i S4 1M0590F+++M010001 - 20277

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled utility vehicles and contact a John Deere dealer for a free repair. John Deere is contacting all registered owners of the recalled vehicles directly.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.