November
18, 2003
Name
of Product: Gator
Utility Vehicles
Units:
4,600
Manufacturer:
Deere &
Company, of Moline, Ill.
Hazard:
Improper
crimping of the brake cables could lead to reduced braking capacity, and in
some cases, to failure of the foot pedal brake.
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 W0W6X4D011218 |
Sold
At: Authorized
John Deere dealers nationwide from June 2003 through September 2003 for between
$6,300 and $11,000.
Manufactured
In: Canada.
Remedy:
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.
Consumer Contact: Consumers can also contact Deere & Company at (800) 537-8233 between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, and 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Saturday. Consumers can also go to the firm's web site at http://www.deere.com/en_US/newsroom/2003/releases/common/031006_gatorrecall.html.