Recalls / 2003-11-18

CPSC, Deere & Company Announce Recall of Gator Utility Vehicles

04511 · Recalled 2003-11-18 · CPSC page

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 W0W6X4D01121

Hazards

Improper crimping of the brake cables could lead to reduced braking capacity and, in some cases, to failure of the foot pedal brake.

Reported injuries

None reported.

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.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Gator Utility Vehicles		4,600

Parties

Manufacturer: Deere & Company
Made in: Canada
Sold at: Authorized John Deere dealers nationwide, from June 2003 through September 2003, for, 300, $11, 000.

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

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Source: CPSC recall 04511. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.