Stop using nowConsumer product recall · CPSC · Published July 28, 2016
John Deere Gator Utility Vehicles Recall: Fire Hazard from Fuel Hose Leak
John Deere recalls High-Performance Gator utility vehicles from June 2016 due to fire risk from fuel hose leaks. Owners must stop using and contact a dealer for free repair.
John Deere is recalling certain high-performance Gator utility vehicles from June 2016 because a fuel hose could leak or separate under pressure, creating a fire hazard. This affects vehicles with serial numbers starting with 1M0860T. Owners must stop using the vehicles immediately and get a free repair. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/4091-john-deere-gator-utility-vehicles-recall-fire-hazard-from-fuel.
“John Deere Gator Utility Vehicles Recall: Fire Hazard from Fuel Hose Leak.” GovInfoNow, updated August 3, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/4091-john-deere-gator-utility-vehicles-recall-fire-hazard-from-fuel. Based on CPSC recall #7818 (https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/John-Deere-Recalls-High-Performance-Gator-Utility-Vehicles).
The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on July 28, 2016, that John Deere is recalling High-Performance Gator utility vehicles due to a fire hazard. Owners should stop using the vehicles immediately and contact a dealer for a free repair.
How to tell if you have it
Brand: John Deere
Product: High-Performance Gator RSX860i TB and RSX860i TE utility vehicles
Manufacture date: June 2016
Serial numbers: Beginning with 1M0860T
Sold at: John Deere dealers nationwide from June 2016 through July 2016
Price: Between $12,300 and $14,000
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 utility 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 fuel hose could leak or separate when the fuel system is pressurized, posing a fire hazard. The agency reported no incidents or injuries associated with this recall.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Deere & Company has 23 other recalls on record since October 27, 2010. Recent John Deere recalls include a wheel spacer bolt issue from August 19, 2021, and a speedometer software error from May 20, 2021. Other recent recalls of similar products include Generac Portable Generators Recall (April 16, 2026), Polaris 2025-2026 Ranger XP 1000 Vehicles Recall (October 30, 2025), and VQQQ Patio Heater Recall (October 22, 2026).
How to tell if you have this one
Check for a green hood and yellow rims on the vehicle. The serial number starts with 1M0860T and is located on the frame at the rear above the hitch. The model number is printed on the hood.
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 utility vehicles to prevent fire risk from a potential fuel hose leak.
Contact Dealer for Repair
Contact a John Deere dealer to schedule a free repair for the fuel hose issue.
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 utility vehicles directly.
Where it went
Where it was sold
Sold nationwide.
Nationwide
Not listed
CPSC “Sold at”: “John Deere dealers nationwide from June 2016 through July 2016 for between $12,300 and $14,000.”
Subject: Recall 7818 — John Deere Gator Utility Vehicles Recall: Fire Hazard from Fuel Hose Leak
Hello,
I own a John Deere Gator Utility Vehicles Recall: Fire Hazard from Fuel Hose Leak that is covered by recall 7818 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 utility 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.
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