Stop using nowConsumer product recall · CPSC · Published September 11, 2018
John Deere Gator Utility Vehicles Recall: Throttle Stick Hazard
John Deere recalls Gator utility vehicles with model XUV590 or XUV590 S4 due to risk of throttle sticking causing crashes. Affected vehicles have specific serial numbers and were sold in green/yellow colors.
The powertrain hardware can come loose, causing the throttle to stick. This could result in the operator not being able to stop the vehicle, posing a crash hazard.
John Deere is recalling Gator utility vehicles with model numbers XUV590 or XUV590 S4 because the powertrain hardware can become loose, causing the throttle to stick. This could prevent the operator from stopping the vehicle, leading to a crash hazard. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/3513-john-deere-gator-utility-vehicles-recall-throttle-stick-hazard.
“John Deere Gator Utility Vehicles Recall: Throttle Stick Hazard.” GovInfoNow, updated August 3, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/3513-john-deere-gator-utility-vehicles-recall-throttle-stick-hazard. Based on CPSC recall #8399 (https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/John-Deere-Recalls-Gator-Utility-Vehicles-Due-to-Crash-Hazard-Recall-Alert).
The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on September 11, 2018, that John Deere is recalling Gator utility vehicles due to a crash hazard. The powertrain hardware can come loose, causing the throttle to stick and preventing the operator from stopping the vehicle. Owners should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact an authorized dealer for a free inspection and repair.
How to tell if you have it
John Deere XUV590 and XUV590 S4 Gator™ utility vehicles
Sold at John Deere dealers nationwide from September 2017 through August 2018 for between $10,000 and $13,000
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact an authorized John Deere dealer for a free inspection and repair. John Deere is contacting all known purchasers directly. Consumers may also contact Deere & Company at 800-537-8233 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET on Saturday, or online at www.deere.com.
The hazard
The powertrain hardware can come loose, causing the throttle to stick. This could result in the operator not being able to stop the vehicle, posing a crash hazard. John Deere has received two reports of the throttle cable sticking, but no injuries have been reported.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Deere & Company has 23 other recalls on record since October 27, 2010. Recent recalls include a John Deere Tractors recall on August 19, 2021, for wheel spacer bolts that may fall off, and a John Deere Gator Utility Vehicles recall on May 20, 2021, for speedometer software errors causing crash risk. Other recent recalls of similar products include a Spartan Riding Mowers recall (November 20, 2025) for crash hazard from incorrect steering dampers and a Yamaha 2021-2022 Fleet Golf Cars recall (June 11, 2026) for brake cable crash hazard risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for model numbers XUV590 or XUV590 S4 printed on the hood. The serial number begins with 1M0590 and falls within the listed ranges. Vehicles sold in green, yellow, olive drab, or camouflage colors with four-wheel suspension are also affected.
Brand
John Deere
Product
John Deere XUV590 and XUV590 S4 Gator™ utility vehicles
Category
Consumer product
Based on the official CPSC remedy
What to do — step by step
Stop using it now
Immediately stop using the recalled Gator utility vehicles as they pose a crash hazard.
Contact dealer for repair
Contact an authorized John Deere dealer for a free inspection and repair of the powertrain hardware.
Official remedy
What CPSC says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact an authorized John Deere dealer for a free inspection and repair. John Deere is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Where it went
Where it was sold
Sold nationwide.
Nationwide
Not listed
CPSC “Sold at”: “John Deere dealers nationwide from September 2017 through August 2018 for between $10,000 and $13,000.”
Sold nationwide.
Take action
Contact John Deere
We’ve drafted a message you can send John Deere to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 8399 — John Deere Gator Utility Vehicles Recall: Throttle Stick Hazard
Hello,
I own a John Deere Gator Utility Vehicles Recall: Throttle Stick Hazard that is covered by recall 8399 from John Deere.
The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact an authorized John Deere dealer for a free inspection and repair. John Deere is contacting all known purchasers directly.
I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?
Thank you.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
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