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Recalled Gator Utility Vehicle -
Recalled Gator Utility Vehicle
Improper crimping of the brake cables could lead to reduced braking capacity, and in some cases, to failure of the foot pedal brake.
4,600
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 website at www.deere.com.
Recall Details
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Deere & Company, of Moline, Ill. is voluntarily recalling 4,600 Gator Utility Vehicles. Improper crimping of the brake cables could lead to reduced braking capacity, and in some cases, to failure of the foot pedal brake.
Name of Product: Gator Utility Vehicles
Units: 4,600
Manufacturer: Deere & Company, of Moline, Ill.
Hazard: Improper crimping of the brake cables could lead to reduced braking capacity, and in some cases, to failure of the foot pedal brake.
Incidents/Injuries: 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 |
Sold At: Authorized John Deere dealers nationwide from June 2003 through September 2003 for between $6,300 and $11,000.
Manufactured In: Canada
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 website at www.deere.com.
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.
None reported.
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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risk of injury or death associated with the use of thousands of types of consumer products. Deaths, injuries, and property damage from consumer product-related incidents cost the nation more than $1 trillion annually. CPSC's work to ensure the safety of consumer products has contributed to a decline in the rate of injuries associated with consumer products over the past 50 years.
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