John Deere · Recalled
John Deere Recalls Utility Vehicles Powered by Kawasaki Engines Due to Fire Hazard
The fuel filter can leak, posing a fire hazard.
- Units
- About 4,340
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $6,600–$9,400
- Remedy
- Replace
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Affected
This recall involves John Deere TH, TS and TX-model Gator™ utility vehicles that have Kawasaki FE, FH and FJ series engines. The model information is located on the vehicle's cargo box. Only utility vehicles with the below serial numbers are included in this recall. The serial number is on the vertical frame directly below the driver's seat. Serial Numbers: 1M04X2SJ++M070915 to 1M04X2SJ++M072247 1M04X2XC++M070040 to 1M04X2XC++M070213 1M04X2XD++M070314 to 1M04X2XD++M072731 1M06X4HD++M070049 to 1M06X4HD++M070372 Kawasaki Motors is recalling the filters used in these utility vehicle engines, and lawn mower engines that use the recalled filters, also.
The file
- Sold at
- John Deere dealers nationwide from November 2011 to August 2012 for between $6,600 and $9,400.
- Product type
- Utility Vehicles
- Made in
- United States
- Recalled by
- Deere & Company of Moline, Ill., Kawasaki Motors Corp. USA of Grand Rapids, Mich.
Incident log
None reported.
What the notice says to do
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.
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
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 15 2012; last revised JAN 13 2015.
