John Deere Recalls Gator Utility Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard

The fuel line can separate, posing a fire hazard.

Recall #: 13717
Affected scope: About 4,650

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Deere & Company of Moline, Ill. recalled This recall involves John Deere Gator™ RSX850i Base, Sport and Trail model recreational u….

John Deere Recalls Gator Utility Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard was recalled by Deere & Company of Moline, Ill. in January 10, 2013. Reason: The fuel line can separate, posing a fire hazard.. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled utility vehicles and contact a John Deere dealer…. Verify recall #13717 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Deere & Company of Moline, Ill. issued this CPSC recall-The fuel line can separate, posing a fire hazard..

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agency class: January 10, 2013
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #13717 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, 6 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.

Product description

This recall involves John Deere Gator™ RSX850i Base, Sport and Trail model recreational utility vehicles manufactured between May 2012 and October 2012. They have side-by-side seating for two people and were available in Realtree® Hardwoods™ HD Camo, olive and black, or traditional green and yellow. RSX850i is located on the hood. The serial number is on the rear frame above the receiver hitch. Only utility vehicles with the following serial numbers are included in this recall: Serial Numbers: 1M0850TB++M010013 thru 1M0850TB++M010768 1M0850TS++M010001 thru 1M0850TS++M011932 1M0850TT++M010001 thru 1M0850TT++M012765

Reason for recall

The fuel line can separate, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should stop using the recalled utility vehicles and contact a John Deere dealer to schedule a free inspection and free repair. John Deere is contacting all registered owners of the recalled utility vehicles directly.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	13717
Date reported	January 10, 2013
Date initiated	January 10, 2013
Recalling firm	Deere & Company of Moline, Ill.
Affected scope	About 4,650
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 and contact a John Deere dealer to schedule a free inspection and free …

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Why was this product recalled? ▼

The fuel line can separate, posing a fire hazard.

What should consumers do? ▼

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on January 10, 2013. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 13717.

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Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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