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CPSC #04511Sports & outdoors
Recalled Gator Utility Vehicle

Deere & Company · Recalled

CPSC, Deere & Company Announce Recall of Gator Utility Vehicles

Other hazard

Improper crimping of the brake cables could lead to reduced braking capacity and, in some cases, to failure of the foot pedal brake.

Units
4,600
Reports
—
Injuries
—
Deaths
0
Price
$6,300–$11,000
Remedy
See notice

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Affected

This recall involves Gator Utility Vehicles that are 4- to 6-wheeled vehicles with cargo boxes. The words "John Deere" and "Gator" appear on the side of the cargo box. Model Serial Number Range 4X2 and 4X2 Trail W004X2X095289 through W004X2X098332 6X4 and 6X4 Trail W006X4X071973 through W006X4X072981 6X4 Diesel and 6X4 Diesel Trail W006X4D035805 through W006X4D036371 Turf W00TURF018875 through W00TURF019098 E-Gator W0E4X2E011277 through W0E4X2E011345 Worksite W0W6X4D011176 through W0W6X4D01121

The file

Sold at
Authorized John Deere dealers nationwide, from June 2003 through September 2003, for between $6,300 and $11,000.
Product type
Utility, Off-Road Vehicles/Golf Carts
Made in
Canada
Recalled by
Deere & Company, of Moline, Ill.

Incident log

None reported.

What the notice says to do

Consumers should stop using the recalled vehicles and contact the nearest John Deere dealer to schedule an appointment to have a new brake cable installed free of charge.

Consumers can also contact Deere & Company at (800) 537-8233 between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, and 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Saturday. Consumers can also go to the firm's website at www.deere.com

Open official CPSC notice ↗ (opens in a new tab)

Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.

Notice first dated NOV 18 2003; last revised MAR 25 2025.

Recalled Gator Utility Vehicle

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