John Deere recalls utility vehicles with Kawasaki engines due to fuel filter leaks that could cause fire. Affected models include Gator TH, TS, TX series with specific serial numbers. Consumers must stop using and contact a dealer for filter replacement.
The fuel filter can leak, posing a fire hazard.
John Deere is recalling utility vehicles with Kawasaki engines because the fuel filter can leak, creating a fire hazard. Owners must stop using the vehicles and have the filter replaced by a John Deere dealer.
The fuel filter can leak fuel, which may ignite and cause a fire. This hazard occurs during normal operation when the filter fails, potentially leading to serious injury or property damage.
Owners of John Deere Gator utility vehicles with Kawasaki FE, FH, or FJ series engines are affected. Those with the specific serial numbers listed in the recall are most at risk.
Check the vehicle's cargo box for the model and engine series. The serial number is on the vertical frame below the driver's seat. Affected vehicles have specific serial numbers ranging from 1M04X2SJ++M070915 to 1M06X4HD++M070372.
Immediately stop using the utility vehicle with the recalled engine as it poses a fire hazard.
Reach out to a John Deere dealer to have the fuel filter replaced with a new one.
Consumers should stop using utility vehicles with the recalled engines and contact a John Deere dealer to have the fuel filter replaced. John Deere is contacting all registered owners of the recalled utility vehicles directly.
John Deere Gator TH, TS, and TX models with Kawasaki FE, FH, or FJ series engines.
Look for the serial number on the vertical frame below the driver's seat; affected vehicles have specific serial numbers listed in the recall.
Kawasaki Motors is also recalling lawn mowers that use the same filters, so contact a John Deere dealer for replacement.
We’ve drafted a message you can send John Deere to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 1478 — John Deere Utility Vehicles Hello, I own a Utility Vehicles that is covered by recall 1478 from John Deere. The official recall notice states: Consumers should stop using utility vehicles with the recalled engines and contact a John Deere dealer to have the fuel filter replaced. 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.
