The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereCPSC·13725·Announced 2013-02-14

John Deere Recalls Gator Utility Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard

John Deere is recalling about 4,700 Gator RSX850i utility vehicles because oil filters may leak, posing a fire hazard. No injuries have been reported.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a fire hazard with four reported fire incidents, which meets the rubric criteria for 'Severe' (score 4) due to significant property damage reports, even though no injuries were reported.

Plain-English summary

Deere & Company of Moline, Ill., is recalling about 4,700 John Deere Gator RSX850i Base, Sport, and Trail model recreational utility vehicles. These vehicles were manufactured between May 2012 and October 2012 and sold at John Deere dealers nationwide from August 2012 through January 2013 for between $12,900 and $15,500. The vehicles have side-by-side seating for two people and were available in Realtree Hardwoods HD Camo, olive and black, or traditional green and yellow.

The recall is due to a fire hazard caused by oil filters that can leak. Pinholes or cracks have been identified in oil filters installed by the engine supplier which were not manufactured to specification. John Deere has received four reports of incidents resulting in fires, but no injuries have been reported.

Consumers should stop using the recalled utility vehicles and contact a John Deere dealer to schedule a free inspection and repair. John Deere is contacting all registered owners directly. For more information, consumers can call Deere and Company at (800) 537-8233 or visit www.johndeere.com.

The recalled product

Product
Utility Vehicles
Manufacturer
Deere & Company of Moline, Ill.
Category
Vehicle — Utility Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
4,700

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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