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Restraint / CrashSeptember 11, 2018CPSC #18766

John Deere Recalls Gator Utility Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)

Brand
Product
ATVs & Off-Road
Units affected
4,700
Remedy
repair

What was recalled

This recall involves John Deere Gator utility vehicles with model number "XUV590" or "XUV590 S4" printed on the hood. "John Deere" and "Gator" are printed on the cargo box. The serial number is located on the frame on the rear of the machine above the hitch and begins with 1M0590 and falls within the ranges on the chart below. The recalled utility vehicles were sold in green and yellow, olive drab and camouflage and have four-wheel suspension with side-by-side seating for two or four people. Serial Number Range 1M0590EAxxM010001 - 1M0590EAxxM020029 1M0590EBxxM010001 - 1M0590EBxxM020004 1M0590EDxxM010001 - 1M0590EDxxM010014 1M0590EExxM010001 - 1M0590EExxM010008 1M0590MAxxM010001 - 1M0590MAxxM020071 1M0590MBxxM010001 - 1M0590MBxxM020025 1M0590MDxxM010001 - 1M0590MDxxM010018 1M0590MExxM010001 - 1M0590MExxM010012 1M0590MFxxM010001 - 1M0590MFxxM020004 1M0590MGxxM010001 - 1M0590MGxxM010049

Hazard

The powertrain hardware can come loose, causing the throttle to stick. This could result in the operator not being able to stop the vehicle, posing a crash hazard.

Injuries

John Deere has received two reports of the throttle cable sticking. No injuries have been reported.

Made in

United States

Where it was sold

  • John Deere dealers nationwide from September 2017 through August 2018 for between $10,000 and $13,000.

Photos

Recalled John Deere XUV590 Gator utility vehiclesRecalled John Deere XUV590 S4 Gator utility vehiclesSerial number location (directly above rear hitch receiver) of recalled John Deere XUV590 Gator utility vehicles
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