The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·17739·Announced 2017-04-11

John Deere Recalls Gator Utility Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard

John Deere is recalling about 8,500 Gator Utility Vehicles because a loose dust boot on the throttle cable can prevent the vehicle from stopping, posing a crash hazard.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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 risk-of-harm product (crash hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Deere & Company is recalling approximately 8,500 John Deere Gator Utility Vehicles, specifically models XUV590i and XUV590i S4. The recall was initiated because the dust boot on the throttle cable can come loose. If this occurs, the vehicle may not slow down or stop, creating a crash hazard.

John Deere has received two reports of the dust boot coming loose, but there are no reports of injuries associated with this defect. The affected vehicles were sold at John Deere dealers nationwide from January 2016 through March 2017 for prices between $10,000 and $12,900. The vehicles feature four-wheel suspension and side-by-side seating for two or four people.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled utility vehicles and contact a John Deere dealer for a free repair. John Deere is also contacting all registered owners of the recalled vehicles directly. For more information, consumers can contact Deere & Company at 800-537-8233 or visit www.deere.com.

The recalled product

Product
Utility Vehicles
Manufacturer
Deere & Company of Moline, Ill.
Category
Vehicle — Utility Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
8,500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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