John Deere Recalls High-Performance Gator Utility Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2016-07-28 · 16763
Hazards
The fuel hose could leak or separate when the fuel system is pressurized, posing a fire hazard.
Recall
Number
16763
Date
2016-07-28
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Utility vehicles
Remedies
Options
Repair
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Deere & Company, of Moline, Ill.
Retailer(s)
John Deere dealers nationwide from June 2016 through July 2016 for between $12,300 and $14,000.
Country of manufacture
United States
Description
This recall involves John Deere High-Performance Gator™ RSX860i TB and RSX860i TE utility vehicles manufactured in June 2016 with serial numbers beginning with 1M0860T. The recalled utility vehicles are four-wheel with side-by-side seating for two people and have a green hood and yellow rims. A complete list of serial numbers included in this recall is on the firm's website. The model number is printed on the hood and John Deere is printed on the cargo box. The serial number is located on the frame at the rear of the machine above the hitch.