CPSC recall 05-508, announced November 9, 2004, covers John Deere Gator HPX Utility Vehicles (14,746 units). Loss of brake system pressure can decrease the effectiveness of the brakes. Consumers should contact a John Deere dealer for a free repair of the master brake cylinder. Recall contact: call (800) 537-8233, or go to www.johndeere.com.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
Affected model numbers
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
Which products are included?
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
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
Loss of brake system pressure can decrease the effectiveness of the brakes.
Incidents and injuries
Deere is aware of 14 instances of replacement of the master brake cylinder, due to this problem. There have been no reported injuries.
Official remedy
Consumers should contact a John Deere dealer for a free repair of the master brake cylinder.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- John Deere
- Manufacturer
- Deere & Company, of Moline, Ill.
- Product type
- Off-road recreational vehicles
- Recall number
- 05-508
- Units
- 14,746
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Authorized John Deere dealers nationwide, from December 2003 to October 2004, for between $8,000 and $10,600.
John Deere Gator HPX Utility Vehicles
CPSC product type: Utility, Off-Road Vehicles/Golf Carts
Recall contact information
For more information, contact John Deere's Customer Communications Center at (800) 537-8233 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, between 9 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. ET Saturday, or the John Deere website at www.johndeere.com
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