CPSC recall · Reported September 16, 2008
Deere & Company Recalls Gator XUV Utility Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard
The fuel tank can leak from a gap in the seam at the base of the filler neck, posing a fire hazard.
Deere & Company, of Moline, Ill. recalled The recalled utility vehicle is Model 620i. The model number is painted on the side of th….
Deere & Company Recalls Gator XUV Utility Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard was recalled by Deere & Company, of Moline, Ill. in September 16, 2008. Reason: The fuel tank can leak from a gap in the seam at the base of the filler neck, posing a fire hazard.. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled utility vehicles immediately and contact any Joh…. Verify recall #08606 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Deere & Company, of Moline, Ill. issued this CPSC recall-The fuel tank can leak from a gap in the seam at the base of the filler neck, posing a fire hazard..
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- agency class
- September 16, 2008
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #08606 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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Where this recall sits in its category - 7,783 vehicles recalls on record
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
Reason for recall
The fuel tank can leak from a gap in the seam at the base of the filler neck, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy, what to do
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.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 08606 |
| Date reported | September 16, 2008 |
| Date initiated | September 16, 2008 |
| Recalling firm | Deere & Company, of Moline, Ill. |
| Affected scope | About 2,500 |
| 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 stop using the recalled utility vehicles immediately and contact any John Deere dealer to schedule a free inspec…
- Check the recall number (08606) 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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