Deere & Company Gator XUV Utility Vehicles recall: Fire Hazard
Deere & Company Recalls Gator XUV Utility Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard
Why was Deere & Company Gator XUV Utility Vehicles recalled?
The fuel tank can leak from a gap in the seam at the base of the filler neck, posing a fire hazard.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using the recalled utility vehicles immediately and contact any John Deere dealer to schedule a free inspection and repair. Keep fuel tank below half full until the repair is made. Registered owners were sent direct mail notification of this recall. Contact: For additional information, contact Deere & Company at (800) 537-8233 between 8 a.m. and 6p.m. ET Monday through Friday, and Saturday between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. ET, or visit the firm's Web site at www.johndeere.com
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- John Deere Gator XUV 620i Utility Vehicles
- Company
- Deere & Company, of Moline, Ill.
- Quantity
- About 2,500
- Sold at
- John Deere dealers nationwide from April 2008 through August 2008 for about $10,000.
- Recall date
- September 16, 2008
- Incidents / injuries
- Deere & Company has received seven reports of fuel tank leaks. No fires or injuries have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The recalled utility vehicle is Model 620i. The model number is painted on the side of the vehicle. The recall includes the following serial numbers. The serial number plate is on the vehicle's frame in front of the passenger side rear fender. Model Serial Number Ranges XUV 620i Gas (Como) M0XUVGC020001 thru M0XUVGC020959 XUV 620i Gas (Olive) M0XUVGT021581 thru M0XUVGT021808 XUV 620i Gas (Green) M0XUVGX023930, M0XUVGX023941, M0XUVGX023956, M0XUVGX023961 thru M0XUVGX023962 M0XUVGX023968 thru M0XUVGX025507