CPSC recall · Reported November 9, 2004
CPSC, Deere & Company Announce Recall of Gator HPX Utility Vehicles
Loss of brake system pressure can decrease the effectiveness of the brakes.
Deere & Company, of Moline, Ill. recalled Gator HPX Utility Vehicles are four wheeled vehicles with a cargo box. The words "John De….
CPSC, Deere & Company Announce Recall of Gator HPX Utility Vehicles was recalled by Deere & Company, of Moline, Ill. in November 9, 2004. Reason: Loss of brake system pressure can decrease the effectiveness of the brakes.. Remedy: Consumers should contact a John Deere dealer for a free repair of the master brake cylind…. Verify recall #05508 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Deere & Company, of Moline, Ill. issued this CPSC recall-Loss of brake system pressure can decrease the effectiveness of the brakes..
- None
- agency class
- 15K units
- affected scope
- November 9, 2004
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #05508 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Product description
Gator HPX Utility Vehicles are four wheeled vehicles with a cargo box. The words "John Deere", "Gator" and "HPX" appear on the cargo box. The following model and serial numbers can be found on the serial number plate on the vehicle's frame: Model Serial Range HPX 4X2 Gas M0HP2GX010001-010775 HPX 4X2 Diesel M0HP2DX010001-030032 HPX 4X4 Gas M0HP4GX010001-031406 HPX 4X4 Diesel M0HP4DX010001-030552 HPX 4X4 Trial M0HP4GT010001-030678
Reason for recall
Loss of brake system pressure can decrease the effectiveness of the brakes.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should contact a John Deere dealer for a free repair of the master brake cylinder.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 05508 |
| Date reported | November 9, 2004 |
| Date initiated | November 9, 2004 |
| Recalling firm | Deere & Company, of Moline, Ill. |
| Affected scope | 14,746 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should contact a John Deere dealer for a free repair of the master brake cylinder.
- Check the recall number (05508) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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