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Deere & Company Recalls Gator XUV Utility Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard

Recalled September 16, 2008 · CPSC recall 08606 · Deere &

Hazard

The fuel tank can leak from a gap in the seam at the base of the filler neck, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the recalled utility vehicles immediately and contact any John Deere dealer to schedule a free inspection and repair. Keep fuel tank below half full until the repair is made. Registered owners were sent direct mail notification of this recall.

Units

About 2,500

Incidents / injuries

Deere & Company has received seven reports of fuel tank leaks. No fires or injuries have been reported.

Description

The recalled utility vehicle is Model 620i. The model number is painted on the side of the vehicle. The recall includes the following serial numbers. The serial number plate is on the vehicle's frame in front of the passenger side rear fender. Model Serial Number Ranges XUV 620i Gas (Como) M0XUVGC020001 thru M0XUVGC020959 XUV 620i Gas (Olive) M0XUVGT021581 thru M0XUVGT021808 XUV 620i Gas (Green) M0XUVGX023930, M0XUVGX023941, M0XUVGX023956, M0XUVGX023961 thru M0XUVGX023962 M0XUVGX023968 thru M0XUVGX025507

What to do

Contact

For additional information, contact Deere & Company at (800) 537-8233 between 8 a.m. and 6p.m. ET Monday through Friday, and Saturday between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. ET, or visit the firm's Web site at www.johndeere.com

Product

John Deere Gator XUV 620i Utility Vehicles

Manufacturer(s)

Deere & Company, of Moline, Ill.

Retailers

John Deere dealers nationwide from April 2008 through August 2008 for about $10,000.

Made in

United States

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →