CPSC, Deere & Company Announce Recall of Gator HPX Utility Vehicles
CPSC recall 05508 · announced November 9, 2004 · Deere & · 14,746 units affected
The product
Gator HPX Utility Vehicles are four wheeled vehicles with a cargo box. The words "John Deere", "Gator" and "HPX" appear on the cargo box. The following model and serial numbers can be found on the serial number plate on the vehicle's frame: Model Serial Range HPX 4X2 Gas M0HP2GX010001-010775 HPX 4X2 Diesel M0HP2DX010001-030032 HPX 4X4 Gas M0HP4GX010001-031406 HPX 4X4 Diesel M0HP4DX010001-030552 HPX 4X4 Trial M0HP4GT010001-030678
The hazard
Loss of brake system pressure can decrease the effectiveness of the brakes.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should contact a John Deere dealer for a free repair of the master brake cylinder.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Deere is aware of 14 instances of replacement of the master brake cylinder, due to this problem. There have been no reported injuries.
Sold at: Authorized John Deere dealers nationwide, from December 2003 to October 2004, for between $8,000 and $10,600.
Consumer contact: For more information, contact John Deere's Customer Communications Center at (800) 537-8233 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, between 9 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. ET Saturday, or the John Deere website at www.johndeere.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.