Product Recall Number: 17-739
Why was Utility Vehicles recalled?
The dust boot on the throttle cable can come loose, resulting in the vehicle not slowing down or stopping, posing a crash hazard.
Product Recall Number: 17-739
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2017-04-11
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Utility Vehicles
Description: This recall involves John Deere Gator™ Utility Vehicles with model number XUV590i or XUV590i S4 printed on the hood and the “John Deere” and “Gator” brand names printed on the cargo box. The serial number, located on the frame on the rear of the machine above the hitch, begins with 1M0590 and fall within the ranges on the chart below. The recalled utility vehicles come in several colors and have four-wheel suspension with side-by-side seating for two or four people depending on model. Model Serial Number Range XUV590i 1M0590T+++M010001 - 21714 XUV590i S4 1M0590F+++M010001 - 20554
Hazard Description: The dust boot on the throttle cable can come loose, resulting in the vehicle not slowing down or stopping, posing a crash hazard.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Repair
Units: About 9,700
Incidents: John Deere has received four reports of the dust boot on the cable coming loose, one of which resulted in minor injuries.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled utility vehicles and contact a John Deere dealer for a free repair. John Deere is contacting all registered owners of the recalled vehicles directly.
Sold At: John Deere dealers nationwide from January 2016 through May 2017 for between $10,000 and $12,900.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: Deere & Company of Moline, Ill.
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: United States
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed