Deere & Company Recall of Gator HPX Utility Vehicles
John Deere Gator HPX Utility Vehicles
Date of Recall
2004-11-09CPSC Release Number
05-508Manufactured In
United StatesUnits
14,746Manufacturer
Deere & Company, of Moline, Ill.Sold By
Authorized John Deere dealers nationwide from December 2003 to October 2004 for between $8,000 and $10,600.Problem/Hazard
Loss of brake system pressure can decrease the effectiveness of the brakes.Injuries/Incidents
Deere is aware of 14 instances of replacement of the master brake cylinder due to this problem. There have been no reported injuries.Description
Gator HPX Utility Vehicles are four wheeled vehicles with a cargo box. The words "John Deere", "Gator" and "HPX" appear on the cargo box. The following model and serial numbers can be found on the serial number plate on the vehicle's frame:| Model | Serial Range |
|---|---|
| HPX 4X2 Gas | M0HP2GX010001-010775 |
| HPX 4X2 Diesel | M0HP2DX010001-030032 |
| HPX 4X4 Gas | M0HP4GX010001-031406 |
| HPX 4X4 Diesel | M0HP4DX010001-030552 |
| HPX 4X4 Trial | M0HP4GT010001-030678 |
Remedy
Consumers should contact a John Deere dealer for a free repair of the master brake cylinder.Consumer Contact
For more information, contact John Deere's Customer Communications Center at (800) 537-8233 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, between 9 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. ET Saturday, or the John Deere Web site at www.johndeere.comRecall Comments
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