John Deere Recalls Gator Utility Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 13-717 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- January 10, 2013
- Brand
- John Deere
- Category
- Sports, bikes and outdoor
- Products
- Utility Vehicles
- Hazard
- Fire Hazard
- Hazard type
- Fire and burn
- Remedy
- Repair
- Units
- About 4,650
- Made in
- United States
- Last updated by CPSC
- January 13, 2015
What was recalled
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
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Utility Vehicles · About 4,650 units
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Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: John Deere dealers nationwide from August 2012 through October 2012 for between $12,900 and $15,500.; Deere & Company of Moline, Ill..
Injuries or incidents reported
John Deere has received three reports of separated fuel lines. No injuries have been reported.
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.
Recall history and context
John Deere appears in 35 CPSC recalls on record. See all John Deere recalls.
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 451 recalls in the sports, bikes and outdoor category, 74 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Utility Vehicles (About 4,650 units). This recall involves John Deere Gator™ RSX850i Base, Sport and Trail model recreational utility vehicles manufactured between May 2012 and October 2012.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Fire Hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
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.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on January 13, 2015. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.