John Deere Gator RSX850i Base utility vehicle
John Deere Gator RSX850i Trail utility vehicle
John Deere Gator RSX850i Sport utility vehicle
Serial number location
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 & Support for more information.
Recall Details
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. Utility vehicles with the following serial numbers are included in this recall:
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Model |
Serial Number Range |
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RSX850i Base |
1M0850TB++M010009 thru 1M0850TB++M010778 |
|
RSX850i Sport |
1M0850TS++M010001 thru 1M0850TS++M012077 |
|
RSX850i Trail |
1M0850TT++M010001 thru 1M0850TT++M012867 |
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.
John Deere has received four reports of incidents resulting in fires. No injuries have been reported.
John Deere dealers nationwide from August 2012 through January 2013 for between $12,900 and $15,500.
Related Recalls
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