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John Deere Recalls Gator Utility Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard

Recalled January 10, 2013 · CPSC recall 13717 · John Deere

John Deere Gator RSX850i Base utility vehicleSerial number locationClose-up serial number location
Hazard
The fuel line can separate, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Repair
Units
About 4,650
Incidents / injuries
John Deere has received three reports of separated fuel lines. No injuries have been reported.

Description

This recall involves John Deere Gator™ RSX850i Base, Sport and Trail model recreational utility vehicles manufactured between May 2012 and October 2012. They have side-by-side seating for two people and were available in Realtree® Hardwoods™ HD Camo, olive and black, or traditional green and yellow. RSX850i is located on the hood. The serial number is on the rear frame above the receiver hitch. Only utility vehicles with the following serial numbers are included in this recall: Serial Numbers: 1M0850TB++M010013 thru 1M0850TB++M010768 1M0850TS++M010001 thru 1M0850TS++M011932 1M0850TT++M010001 thru 1M0850TT++M012765

What to do

Consumers should stop using the recalled utility vehicles and contact a John Deere dealer to schedule a free inspection and free repair. John Deere is contacting all registered owners of the recalled utility vehicles directly.

Contact

Deere and Company; at (800) 537-8233, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET or www.johndeere.com and click on Services and Support for more information.

Product
Utility Vehicles
Manufacturer(s)
Deere & Company of Moline, Ill.
Retailers
John Deere dealers nationwide from August 2012 through October 2012 for between $12,900 and $15,500.
Made in
United States

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →