Product Recall Number: 13-725
Why was Utility Vehicles recalled?
The oil filter can leak, posing a fire hazard. Pinholes or cracks have been identified in oil filters installed by the engine supplier which were not manufactured to specification.
Product Recall Number: 13-725
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2013-02-13
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Utility Vehicles
Description: The oil filters in John Deere Gator RSX850i Base, Sport and Trail models can leak due to pinholes or cracks in oil filters. The vehicles were manufactured between May and October 2012.
Hazard Description: The oil filter can leak, posing a fire hazard. Pinholes or cracks have been identified in oil filters installed by the engine supplier which were not manufactured to specification.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Repair
Units: About 4,700
Incidents: John Deere has received four reports of incidents resulting in fires. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled utility vehicles and contact a John Deere dealer to schedule a free inspection and free repair. John Deere is contacting all registered owners of the recalled utility vehicles directly.
Sold At: John Deere dealers nationwide from August 2012 through January 2013 for between $12,900 and $15,500.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: United States
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed