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Product Recall Number: 05-508

Why was John Deere Gator HPX Utility Vehicles recalled?

Loss of brake system pressure can decrease the effectiveness of the brakes.

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

  • Product Recall Number: 05-508

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2004-11-08

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of 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 Description: Loss of brake system pressure can decrease the effectiveness of the brakes.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Repair

  • Units: 14746

  • Incidents: 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.

  • Sold At: Authorized John Deere dealers nationwide from December 2003 to October 2004 for between $8,000 and $10,600.

  • Importers: None Listed

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

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: United States

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed

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