Recalls / 2012-11-15

John Deere Recalls Utility Vehicles Powered by Kawasaki Engines Due to Fire Hazard

13706 · Recalled 2012-11-15 · CPSC page

Description

This recall involves John Deere TH, TS and TX-model Gator™ utility vehicles that have Kawasaki FE, FH and FJ series engines. The model information is located on the vehicle's cargo box. Only utility vehicles with the below serial numbers are included in this recall. The serial number is on the vertical frame directly below the driver's seat. Serial Numbers: 1M04X2SJ++M070915 to 1M04X2SJ++M072247 1M04X2XC++M070040 to 1M04X2XC++M070213 1M04X2XD++M070314 to 1M04X2XD++M072731 1M06X4HD++M070049 to 1M06X4HD++M070372 Kawasaki Motors is recalling the filters used in these utility vehicle engines, and lawn mower engines that use the recalled filters, also.

Hazards

The fuel filter can leak, posing a fire hazard.

Reported injuries

None reported.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using utility vehicles with the recalled engines and contact a John Deere dealer to have the fuel filter replaced. John Deere is contacting all registered owners of the recalled utility vehicles directly.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Utility Vehicles		About 4,340

Parties

Manufacturers: Deere & Company, Kawasaki Motors Corp. USA
Made in: United States
Sold at: John Deere dealers nationwide, 600, 400.

Consumer contact

Deere and Company; (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

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Recalled Fuel Filter for Kawasaki Motors engines

Source: CPSC recall 13706. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.