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John Deere Recalls Utility Vehicles Powered by Kawasaki Engines Due to Fire Hazard

Reported: November 15, 2012 Initiated: November 15, 2012 #13706

Product Description

This recall involves John Deere TH, TS and TX-model Gator™ utility vehicles that have Kawasaki FE, FH and FJ series engines. The model information is located on the vehicle's cargo box. Only utility vehicles with the below serial numbers are included in this recall. The serial number is on the vertical frame directly below the driver's seat. Serial Numbers: 1M04X2SJ++M070915 to 1M04X2SJ++M072247 1M04X2XC++M070040 to 1M04X2XC++M070213 1M04X2XD++M070314 to 1M04X2XD++M072731 1M06X4HD++M070049 to 1M06X4HD++M070372 Kawasaki Motors is recalling the filters used in these utility vehicle engines, and lawn mower engines that use the recalled filters, also.

Reason for Recall

The fuel filter can leak, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using utility vehicles with the recalled engines and contact a John Deere dealer to have the fuel filter replaced. John Deere is contacting all registered owners of the recalled utility vehicles directly.

Details

Units Affected
About 4,340
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/John-Deere-Recalls-Utility-Vehicles-Powered-by-Kawasaki-Engines-Due-to-Fire-Hazard

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
This recall involves John Deere TH, TS and TX-model Gator™ utility vehicles that have Kawasaki FE, FH and FJ series engines. The model information is located on the vehicle's cargo box. Only utility vehicles with the below serial numbers are included in this recall. The serial number is on the vertical frame directly below the driver's seat. Serial Numbers: 1M04X2SJ++M070915 to 1M04X2SJ++M072247 1M04X2XC++M070040 to 1M04X2XC++M070213 1M04X2XD++M070314 to 1M04X2XD++M072731 1M06X4HD++M070049 to 1M06X4HD++M070372 Kawasaki Motors is recalling the filters used in these utility vehicle engines, and lawn mower engines that use the recalled filters, also.. Recalled by Deere & Company of Moline, Ill.. Units affected: About 4,340.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The fuel filter can leak, posing a fire hazard.
What should consumers do? ▼
Consumers should stop using utility vehicles with the recalled engines and contact a John Deere dealer to have the fuel filter replaced. John Deere is contacting all registered owners of the recalled utility vehicles directly.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on November 15, 2012. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 13706.

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