Deere & Company Recalls Utility Vehicles Due to Injury Hazard

John Deere Gator Utility Vehicles

Date of Recall
2007-10-17

CPSC Release Number
08-509

Manufactured In
United States

Units
About 5,400

Manufacturer
Deere & Company, of Moline, Ill.

Sold By
John Deere dealers nationwide from June 2007 through September 2007 for between $8,500 and $10,600.

Problem/Hazard
The brake calipers in the front of the utility vehicles may have been installed incorrectly, causing the vehicle to pull to one side during braking. This poses an injury hazard to consumers.

Injuries/Incidents
None reported.

Description
This recall involves the XUV and HPX Gator utility vehicles made by John Deere with model and serial numbers included below. These are four-wheeled vehicles with a cargo box. “John Deere”, “Gator”, “HPX” and “XUV” are printed on the side of the cargo box. The following model and serial numbers can be found on the serial number plate on the frame of the vehicle.

ModelSerial Number
XUV 620i GasMOXUVGX013294-016669
XUV 620i GasMOXUVGT011480-012186
XUV 850D DieselMOXUVDX011917-013329
XUV 850D DieselMOXUVDT010001-010449
HPX 4X4 DieselMOHP4DX050877-051453
HPX 4X4 GasMOHP4GX051221-052763

Remedy
Consumers should stop operating the recalled utility vehicles immediately and contact an authorized John Deere dealer in their area to schedule a free inspection. The company will provide free repair, if needed. Registered owners were sent direct mail notification of this recall.

Consumer Contact
For additional information, contact John Deere at (800) 537-8233 between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT. Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.johndeere.com

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