CPSC recall · Reported September 11, 2018
John Deere Recalls Gator Utility Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)
The powertrain hardware can come loose, causing the throttle to stick. This could result in the operator not being able to stop the vehicle, posing a crash hazard.
Deere & Company, of Moline, Ill. recalled This recall involves John Deere Gator utility vehicles with model number "XUV590" or "XUV….
John Deere Recalls Gator Utility Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert) was recalled by Deere & Company, of Moline, Ill. in September 11, 2018. Reason: The powertrain hardware can come loose, causing the throttle to stick. This could result in the operator not …. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact an authorized J…. Verify recall #18766 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Deere & Company, of Moline, Ill. issued this CPSC recall-The powertrain hardware can come loose, causing the throttle to stick. This could result in the operator not ….
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- September 11, 2018
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #18766 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
This recall involves John Deere Gator utility vehicles with model number "XUV590" or "XUV590 S4" printed on the hood. "John Deere" and "Gator" are printed on the cargo box. The serial number is located on the frame on the rear of the machine above the hitch and begins with 1M0590 and falls within the ranges on the chart below. The recalled utility vehicles were sold in green and yellow, olive drab and camouflage and have four-wheel suspension with side-by-side seating for two or four people. Serial Number Range 1M0590EAxxM010001 - 1M0590EAxxM020029 1M0590EBxxM010001 - 1M0590EBxxM020004 1M0590EDxxM010001 - 1M0590EDxxM010014 1M0590EExxM010001 - 1M0590EExxM010008 1M0590MAxxM010001 - 1M0590MAxxM020071 1M0590MBxxM010001 - 1M0590MBxxM020025 1M0590MDxxM010001 - 1M0590MDxxM010018 1M0590MExxM010001 - 1M0590MExxM010012 1M0590MFxxM010001 - 1M0590MFxxM020004 1M0590MGxxM010001 - 1M0590MGxxM010049
Reason for recall
The powertrain hardware can come loose, causing the throttle to stick. This could result in the operator not being able to stop the vehicle, posing a crash hazard.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact an authorized John Deere dealer for a free inspection and repair. John Deere is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 18766 |
| Date reported | September 11, 2018 |
| Date initiated | September 11, 2018 |
| Recalling firm | Deere & Company, of Moline, Ill. |
| Affected scope | About 4,700 (In addition, about 200 were sold in Canada) |
| 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 immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact an authorized John Deere dealer for a free inspection a…
- Check the recall number (18766) 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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