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CPSCRecalled Nov 18, 2003 · #04511

CPSC, Deere & Company Announce Recall of Gator Utility Vehicles

Hazard

Improper crimping of the brake cables could lead to reduced braking capacity and, in some cases, to failure of the foot pedal brake.

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Description

This recall involves Gator Utility Vehicles that are 4- to 6-wheeled vehicles with cargo boxes. The words "John Deere" and "Gator" appear on the side of the cargo box. Model Serial Number Range 4X2 and 4X2 Trail W004X2X095289 through W004X2X098332 6X4 and 6X4 Trail W006X4X071973 through W006X4X072981 6X4 Diesel and 6X4 Diesel Trail W006X4D035805 through W006X4D036371 Turf W00TURF018875 through W00TURF019098 E-Gator W0E4X2E011277 through W0E4X2E011345 Worksite W0W6X4D011176 through W0W6X4D01121

Product details

Product
Gator Utility Vehicles
Type
Utility, Off-Road Vehicles/Golf Carts
Manufacturer
Deere & Company, of Moline, Ill.
Model numbers
4X2, W004X2X095289, W004X2X098332, 6X4, W006X4X071973, W006X4X072981, W006X4D035805, W006X4D036371, W00TURF018875, W00TURF019098, W0E4X2E011277, W0E4X2E011345, W0W6X4D011, W0W6X4D011176, W0
UPCs
Sold at
Authorized John Deere dealers nationwide, from June 2003 through September 2003, for between $6,300 and $11,000.
Made in
Canada

What you should do

Consumers should stop using the recalled vehicles and contact the nearest John Deere dealer to schedule an appointment to have a new brake cable installed free of charge.

View the official CPSC notice