Deere & Company
Recalls Utility Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard
John Deere Gator XUV Utility
Vehicles
Washington, DC (10/15/2008)
- The following product safety recall was voluntarily
conducted by the firm in cooperation with the
CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product
immediately unless otherwise instructed.
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John Deere XUV Gator |
Name of Product: John Deere
Gator XUV 620i Utility Vehicles
Units: About 2,500
Manufacturer: Deere & Company,
of Moline, Ill.
Hazard: The fuel tank can leak
from a gap in the seam at the base of the filler
neck, posing a fire hazard.
Incidents/Injuries: Deere &
Company has received seven reports of fuel tank
leaks. No fires or injuries have been reported.
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 |
| XUV 620i Gas (Camo) |
- M0XUVGC020001 thru
M0XUVGC020959
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| XUV 620i Gas (Olive) |
- M0XUVGT021581 thru
M0XUVGT021808
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| XUV 620i Gas (Green) |
- M0XUVGX023930,
- M0XUVGX023941,
- M0XUVGX023956,
- M0XUVGX023961 thru
M0XUVGX023962
- M0XUVGX023968 thru
M0XUVGX025507
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Sold by: John Deere dealers
nationwide from April 2008 through August 2008
for about $10,000.
Manufactured in: United States
Remedy: 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.
Consumer 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
www.johndeere.com
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