Recall #13-706 · Published November 15, 2012

Utility Vehicles

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

CPSC published a recall notice for Utility Vehicles from Deere & Company of Moline, Ill. on November 15, 2012. CPSC identifies this hazard: The fuel filter can leak, posing a fire hazard. The official remedy states: 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.

John Deere Gator (TM) utility vehicle
John Deere Gator (TM) utility vehicle
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Additional identifying details

The serial number is on the vertical frame directly below the driver's seat.

Why it was recalled

The fuel filter can leak, posing a fire hazard.

Incidents and injuries

None reported.

Official 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.

Remedy type: Replace

Product and sales details

Manufacturer
Deere & Company of Moline, Ill., Kawasaki Motors Corp. USA of Grand Rapids, Mich.
Recall number
13-706
Units
About 4,340
Manufactured in
United States
Sold at / sales period
John Deere dealers nationwide from November 2011 to August 2012 for between $6,600 and $9,400.

Utility Vehicles

CPSC product type: Utility Vehicles

Recall contact information

Deere and Company; (800) 537-8233, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET or www.johndeere.com

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