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Product Recall Number: 08-509

Why was John Deere Gator Utility Vehicles recalled?

The brake calipers in the front of the utility vehicles may have been installed incorrectly, causing the vehicle to pull to one side during braking. This poses an injury hazard to consumers.

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

  • Product Recall Number: 08-509

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2007-10-16

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: John Deere Gator Utility Vehicles

  • Description: This recall involves the XUV and HPX Gator utility vehicles made by John Deere with model and serial numbers included below. These are four-wheeled vehicles with a cargo box. "John Deere", "Gator", "HPX" and "XUV" are printed on the side of the cargo box. The following model and serial numbers can be found on the serial number plate on the frame of the vehicle.ModelSerial NumberXUV 620i GasMOXUVGX013294-016669XUV 620i GasMOXUVGT011480-012186XUV 850D DieselMOXUVDX011917-013329XUV 850D DieselMOXUVDT010001-010449HPX 4X4 DieselMOHP4DX050877-051453HPX 4X4 GasMOHP4GX051221-052763

  • Hazard Description: The brake calipers in the front of the utility vehicles may have been installed incorrectly, causing the vehicle to pull to one side during braking. This poses an injury hazard to consumers.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Repair

  • Units: About 5,400

  • Incidents: None reported.

  • Remedy: Consumers should stop operating the recalled utility vehicles immediately and contact an authorized John Deere dealer in their area to schedule a free inspection. The company will provide free repair, if needed. Registered owners were sent direct mail notification of this recall.

  • Sold At: John Deere dealers nationwide from June 2007 through September 2007 for between $8,500 and $10,600.

  • Importers: None Listed

  • Manufacturers: None Listed

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: United States

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed