The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·05508·Announced 2004-11-09

John Deere Recalls Gator HPX Utility Vehicles Due to Brake Defect

Deere & Company is recalling 14,746 Gator HPX utility vehicles because a brake system defect can reduce braking effectiveness. No injuries have been reported.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (brake system) that poses a risk of harm, but the source explicitly states that no injuries have been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products without reported injury.

Plain-English summary

Deere & Company is recalling 14,746 John Deere Gator HPX Utility Vehicles sold in the United States. These four-wheeled vehicles with cargo boxes were sold through authorized John Deere dealers nationwide from December 2003 to October 2004 for between $8,000 and $10,600.

The recall is due to a defect in the master brake cylinder that can cause a loss of brake system pressure, which decreases the effectiveness of the brakes. Deere is aware of 14 instances where the master brake cylinder was replaced due to this problem, but there have been no reported injuries.

Consumers should contact a John Deere dealer to arrange a free repair of the master brake cylinder. For more information, customers can contact John Deere's Customer Communications Center at (800) 537-8233 or visit www.johndeere.com.

The recalled product

Product
John Deere Gator HPX Utility Vehicles
Manufacturer
Deere & Company, of Moline, Ill.
Category
Vehicle — Utility Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
14,746

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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