Gator Utility Vehicles Recalled by Deere & Company

Gator Utility Vehicles

Date of Recall

2003-11-18

CPSC Release Number

04-511

Manufactured In

Canada.

Units

4,600

Manufacturer

Deere & Company, of Moline, Ill.

Sold By

Authorized John Deere dealers nationwide from June 2003 through September 2003 for between $6,300 and $11,000.

Problem/Hazard

Improper crimping of the brake cables could lead to reduced braking capacity, and in some cases, to failure of the foot pedal brake.

Injuries/Incidents

None reported.

Description

This recall involves Gator Utility Vehicles that are 4- to 6-wheeled vehicles with cargo boxes. The words "John Deere" and "Gator" appear on the side of the cargo box.

Model	Serial Number Range
4X2 and 4X2 Trail	W004X2X095289 through W004X2X098332
6X4 and 6X4 Trail	W006X4X071973 through W006X4X072981
6X4 Diesel and 6X4 Diesel Trail	W006X4D035805 through W006X4D036371
Turf	W00TURF018875 through W00TURF019098
E-Gator	W0E4X2E011277 through W0E4X2E011345
Worksite	W0W6X4D011176 through W0W6X4D011218

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the recalled vehicles and contact the nearest John Deere dealer to schedule an appointment to have a new brake cable installed free of charge.

Consumer Contact

Consumers can also contact Deere & Company at (800) 537-8233 between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, and 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Saturday. Consumers can also go to the firm's web site at www.deere.com.

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