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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2003-11-18

CPSC, Deere & Company Announce Recall of Gator Utility Vehicles

Is my product affected?

Gator Utility Vehicles

  • Brand Deere & Company, of Moline, Ill.

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Deere & Company is recalling certain Gator Utility Vehicles due to improperly crimped brake cables that could reduce braking capacity or cause foot pedal brake failure. The recall affects 4- to 6-wheeled Gator vehicles with cargo boxes bearing "John Deere" and "Gator" markings across multiple model lines, including 4X2, 6X4, Diesel, Turf, E-Gator, and Worksite models within specific serial number ranges.

Consumers with affected vehicles should stop using them immediately and contact the nearest John Deere dealer to schedule a free appointment for brake cable replacement.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

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

What should I do?

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.

Details from the source

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 W0W6X4D01121

Source

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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