Recalls / 2013-01-10

John Deere Recalls Gator Utility Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard

13717 · Recalled 2013-01-10 · CPSC page

John Deere Gator RSX850i Base utility vehicle

Description

This recall involves John Deere Gator™ RSX850i Base, Sport and Trail model recreational utility vehicles manufactured between May 2012 and October 2012. They have side-by-side seating for two people and were available in Realtree® Hardwoods™ HD Camo, olive and black, or traditional green and yellow. RSX850i is located on the hood. The serial number is on the rear frame above the receiver hitch. Only utility vehicles with the following serial numbers are included in this recall: Serial Numbers: 1M0850TB++M010013 thru 1M0850TB++M010768 1M0850TS++M010001 thru 1M0850TS++M011932 1M0850TT++M010001 thru 1M0850TT++M012765

Hazards

The fuel line can separate, posing a fire hazard.

Reported injuries

John Deere has received three reports of separated fuel lines. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the recalled utility vehicles and contact a John Deere dealer to schedule a free inspection and free repair. John Deere is contacting all registered owners of the recalled utility vehicles directly.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Utility Vehicles		About 4,650

Parties

Manufacturer: Deere & Company
Made in: United States
Sold at: John Deere dealers nationwide, 900, $15, 500.

Consumer contact

Deere and Company; at (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 and click on Services and Support for more information.

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Source: CPSC recall 13717. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.