Reported Sep 11, 2018
John Deere Recalls Gator Utility Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)
Deere & Company of Moline, Ill.
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact an authorized John Deere dealer for a free inspection and repair. John Deere is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Firm contact: Deere & Company at 800-537-8233 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET on Saturday, or online at www.deere.com and click on “Product Recall Information” on the drop-down menu under “Services & Support” for more information.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- John Deere XUV590 and XUV590 S4 Gator™ utility vehicles
- Amount recalled
- About 4,700 (In addition, about 200 were sold in Canada)
Where it was sold
Sold at John Deere dealers nationwide from September 2017 through August 2018 for between $10,000 and $13,000..
Why it was recalled
Stop using this product now
The powertrain hardware can come loose, causing the throttle to stick. This could result in the operator not being able to stop the vehicle, posing a crash hazard.
Using this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.
Reports so far: John Deere has received two reports of the throttle cable sticking. No injuries have been reported.
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