John Deere Recalls Gator Utility Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard

Recall at a glance

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. Utility vehicles with the following serial numbers are included in this recall: Model Serial Number Range RSX850i Base 1M0850TB++M010009 thru 1M0850TB++M010778 RSX850i Sport 1M0850TS++M010001 thru 1M0850TS++M012077 RSX850i Trail 1M0850TT++M010001 thru 1M0850TT++M012867

Is my product affected?

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• Utility Vehicles · About 4,700 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: John Deere dealers nationwide from August 2012 through January 2013 for between $12,900 and $15,500.; Deere & Company of Moline, Ill..

Injuries or incidents reported

John Deere has received four reports of incidents resulting in fires. 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.

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