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Product Recall Number: 04-511

Why was Gator Utility Vehicles recalled?

Improper crimping of the brake cables could lead to reduced braking capacity, and in some cases, to failure of the foot pedal brake.

Gator Utility Vehicles
Here's product recall specific data for Gator Utility Vehicles.

  • Product Recall Number: 04-511

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2003-11-17

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: Gator Utility Vehicles

  • Description: In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Deere & Company, of Moline, Ill. is voluntarily recalling 4,600 Gator Utility Vehicles. Improper crimping of the brake cables could lead to reduced braking capacity, and in some cases, to failure of the foot pedal brake.Name of Product: Gator Utility VehiclesUnits: 4,600Manufacturer: Deere & Company, of Moline, Ill.Hazard: Improper crimping of the brake cables could lead to reduced braking capacity, and in some cases, to failure of the foot pedal brake.Incidents/Injuries: None reported.Description: This recall involves Gator Utility Vehicles that are 4- to 6-wheeled vehicles with cargo boxes. The words "John Deere" and "Gator" appear on the side of the cargo box.ModelSerial Number Range4X2 and 4X2 TrailW004X2X095289 through W004X2X0983326X4 and 6X4 TrailW006X4X071973 through W006X4X0729816X4 Diesel and 6X4 Diesel TrailW006X4D035805 through W006X4D036371TurfW00TURF018875 through W00TURF019098E-GatorW0E4X2E011277 through W0E4X2E011345WorksiteW0W6X4D011176 through W0W6X4D011218Sold At: Authorized John Deere dealers nationwide from June 2003 through September 2003 for between $6,300 and $11,000.Manufactured In: CanadaRemedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled vehicles and contact the nearest John Deere dealer to schedule an appointment to have a new brake cable installed free of charge.Consumer Contact: Consumers can also contact Deere & Company at (800) 537-8233 between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, and 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Saturday. Consumers can also go to the firm's website at www.deere.com.

  • Hazard Description: Improper crimping of the brake cables could lead to reduced braking capacity, and in some cases, to failure of the foot pedal brake.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Repair

  • Units: 4600

  • Incidents: None reported.

  • Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled vehicles and contact the nearest John Deere dealer to schedule an appointment to have a new brake cable installed free of charge.

  • Sold At: Authorized John Deere dealers nationwide from June 2003 through September 2003 for between $6,300 and $11,000.

  • Importers: None Listed

  • Manufacturers: Deere & Company, of Moline, Ill.

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: Canada

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed

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