Reported Sep 4, 2019
Gator Utility Vehicles Recalled by John Deere 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 of improperly routed throttle cables. 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 and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET on Saturday, or online at www.deere.com and click on “Recalls” on the drop-down menu under “Parts & Services” for more information.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- John Deere XUV835 Gator utility vehicles
- Amount recalled
- About 19,730 (In addition, about 840 were sold in Canada)
Where it was sold
Sold at John Deere dealers nationwide from November 2017 through July 2019 for between $13,860 and $22,930..
Why it was recalled
Stop using this product now
The plastic sheathing on the throttle cable can melt due to improper routing, 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 reports of nine incidents. No injuries have been reported.
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