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.
“John Deere Gator Utility Vehicles Recall: Oil Filter Fire Hazard.” GovInfoNow, updated August 3, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/5143-john-deere-gator-utility-vehicles-recall-oil-filter-fire-hazard. Based on CPSC recall #1497 (https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/John-Deere-Recalls-Gator-Utility-Vehicles).
The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on 2013-02-14 that John Deere is recalling Gator RSX850i utility vehicles due to a fire hazard from leaking oil filters. Owners should stop using the vehicles and contact a dealer for a free inspection and repair.
How to tell if you have it
John Deere Gator RSX850i Base, Sport, Trail models
Serial numbers: RSX850i Base 1M0850TB++M010009 thru 1M0850TB++M010778; RSX850i Sport 1M0850TS++M010001 thru 1M0850TS++M012077; RSX850i Trail 1M0850TT++M010001 thru 1M0850TT++M012867
Manufactured May 2012 through October 2012
What to do
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. Consumers may also contact Deere and Company at (800) 537-8233, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET or www.johndeere.com and click on Services and Support for more information.
The hazard
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. John Deere has received four reports of incidents resulting in fires. No injuries have been reported.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Deere & Company, of Moline, Ill. has 23 other recalls on record since 2010-10-27. Other recent recalls include a John Deere Tractors Recall regarding wheel spacer bolts (2021-08-19), a John Deere Gator Utility Vehicles Recall involving speedometer software errors (2021-05-20), and a John Deere Compact Utility Tractor Recall concerning rollover hazards (2019-10-31). Other recent recalls of similar products include Polaris 2025-2026 Ranger XP 1000 Vehicles Recall regarding fire hazard risk (2025-10-30), DR Power Trimmer Mower Recall involving fire and burn hazards (2026-10-08), and VQQQ Patio Heater Recall citing fire and burn hazards (2026-10-22).
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the RSX850i model with a serial number starting with 1M0850TB++M010009 (Base), 1M0850TS++M010001 (Sport), or 1M0850TT++M010001 (Trail) from May to October 2012. The serial number is on the rear frame above the receiver hitch.
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 they pose a fire hazard.
Contact Dealer for Repair
Contact a John Deere dealer to schedule a free inspection and repair for the oil filter issue.
Official remedy
What CPSC says to do
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.
Where it went
Where it was sold
Sold nationwide.
Nationwide
Not listed
CPSC “Sold at”: “John Deere dealers nationwide from August 2012 through January 2013 for between $12,900 and $15,500.”
Subject: Recall 1497 — John Deere Gator Utility Vehicles Recall: Oil Filter Fire Hazard
Hello,
I own a John Deere Gator Utility Vehicles Recall: Oil Filter Fire Hazard that is covered by recall 1497 from John Deere.
The official recall notice states: 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.
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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