John Deere recalls Gator utility vehicles with model XUV590i or XUV590i S4 where the dust boot on throttle cable can come loose, causing vehicles to not stop and risking crashes. Affected units have serial numbers starting with 1M0590 and fall within specific ranges.
John Deere is recalling Gator utility vehicles with model numbers XUV590i or XUV590i S4 because the dust boot on the throttle cable can become loose. This can cause the vehicle to not slow down or stop, increasing the risk of crashes. Owners should stop using the vehicles immediately and contact a dealer for a free repair. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/3885-john-deere-gator-utility-vehicles-recall-throttle-cable-dust-boot.
“John Deere Gator Utility Vehicles Recall: Throttle Cable Dust Boot Crash Hazard.” GovInfoNow, updated August 3, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/3885-john-deere-gator-utility-vehicles-recall-throttle-cable-dust-boot. Based on CPSC recall #8025 (https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/John-Deere-Recalls-Gator-Utility-Vehicles-Recall-Alert).
The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on April 11, 2017, that John Deere is recalling Gator Utility Vehicles due to a crash hazard. The dust boot on the throttle cable can come loose, preventing the vehicle from slowing down or stopping. Owners should stop using the vehicles and contact a dealer for a free repair.
How to tell if you have it
Brand: John Deere
Product: Gator Utility Vehicles
Model numbers: XUV590i, XUV590i S4
Serial number range (XUV590i): 1M0590T+++M010001 - 20742
Serial number range (XUV590i S4): 1M0590F+++M010001 - 20277
Sold at: John Deere dealers nationwide from January 2016 through March 2017
Price: $10,000 to $12,900
What to do
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. Consumers may also call Deere & Company at 800-537-8233 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET, or visit www.deere.com.
The hazard
The dust boot on the throttle cable can come loose, resulting in the vehicle not slowing down or stopping, posing a crash hazard. John Deere has received two reports of the dust boot on the throttle cable coming loose. No reports of injuries have been reported.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Deere & Company has 23 other recalls on record since October 27, 2010. Other recent recalls include a John Deere Tractors recall regarding wheel spacer bolts on August 19, 2021, and a John Deere Gator Utility Vehicles recall concerning speedometer software errors on May 20, 2021. Similar recent recalls of similar products include a Yamaha Fleet Golf Cars brake cable hazard on June 11, 2026, a Sunderwell XW-A17 ATV missing brake lights risk on June 25, 2026, and Yamazuki Youth ATVs faulty brakes recall on August 13, 2026.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for model numbers XUV590i or XUV590i S4 printed on the hood and the brand names 'John Deere' and 'Gator' on the cargo box. The serial number on the frame behind the hitch starts with 1M0590 and falls within the specified ranges for each model.
Brand
John Deere
Product
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 the dust boot on the throttle cable can become loose, causing the vehicle to not slow down or stop.
Contact Dealer for Repair
Contact a John Deere dealer to schedule a free repair for the dust boot on the throttle cable.
Official remedy
What CPSC says to do
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.
Where it went
Where it was sold
Sold nationwide.
Nationwide
Not listed
CPSC “Sold at”: “John Deere dealers nationwide from January 2016 through March 2017 for between $10,000 and $12,900.”
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 8025 — John Deere Gator Utility Vehicles Recall: Throttle Cable Dust Boot Crash Hazard
Hello,
I own a John Deere Gator Utility Vehicles Recall: Throttle Cable Dust Boot Crash Hazard that is covered by recall 8025 from John Deere.
The official recall notice states: 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.
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.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 3, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the CPSC notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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