John Deere recalls Gator utility vehicles made between May and October 2012 due to fire risk from fuel line separation. Owners must stop using and contact a dealer for free repair.
The fuel line can separate, posing a fire hazard.
John Deere is recalling Gator utility vehicles produced from May to October 2012 because the fuel line can separate, creating a fire hazard. This affects specific models with serial numbers starting with 1M0850TB, 1M0850TS, or 1M0850TT.
The fuel line in these vehicles can separate, which may lead to a fire. This separation could happen during normal use, especially when the vehicle is moving or under stress, increasing the risk of fire.
Owners of John Deere Gator utility vehicles with serial numbers starting with 1M0850TB, 1M0850TS, or 1M0850TT made between May and October 2012 are affected. Riders and operators of these vehicles are at highest risk due to the fire hazard.
Check the serial number on the rear frame above the receiver hitch. The vehicles were made between May 2012 and October 2012 and have specific serial number ranges starting with 1M0850TB, 1M0850TS, or 1M0850TT.
Immediately stop using the recalled utility vehicles as the fuel line separation can cause a fire.
Contact a John Deere dealer to schedule a free inspection and repair for the fuel line issue.
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.
The recall affects John Deere Gator RSX850i Base, Sport, and Trail models made between May 2012 and October 2012 with specific serial numbers starting with 1M0850TB, 1M0850TS, or 1M0850TT.
Check the serial number on the rear frame above the receiver hitch. The vehicles were made between May 2012 and October 2012 and have specific serial number ranges starting with 1M0850TB, 1M0850TS, or 1M0850TT.
Stop using the vehicle immediately and contact a John Deere dealer to schedule a free inspection and repair.
We’ve drafted a message you can send John Deere to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 1489 — John Deere Utility Vehicles Hello, I own a Utility Vehicles that is covered by recall 1489 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.
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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.
