John Deere has issued a recall on its XUV835 Gator utility vehicles sold from 2017-2019.
According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the plastic sheathing on the throttle cable can melt due to improper routing, causing the throttle to stick. This could result in the operator not being able to stop the vehicle, posing a crash hazard. John Deere has received reports of nine incidents. No injuries have been reported.
The recall affects more than 20,000 vehicles sold in the U.S. and Canada sold from November 2017 through July of this year. The recalled utility vehicles were sold in green and yellow, olive drab and camouflage and have side-by-side seating for two or three people, depending on the seat option.
Customers should stop using the recalled vehicles immediately and contact an authorized John Deere dealer for a free inspection and repair of improperly routed throttle cables. John Deere also is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Customers can contact John Deere at 800-537-8233 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. (eastern) Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, or online at www.deere.com and click on "Recalls" on the drop-down menu under "Parts & Service" for more information.
