CPSC, Deere & Company Recall Gator Utility Vehicles
⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately
This product has been flagged with severe risks (fire or burn). Stop using it now and contact the brand or CPSC for a refund, repair, or replacement.
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1939.
The recalled models include the 4X2 Gators, 6X4 Gators, and Turf Gators manufactured between October 2000 and November 2000. The off-road vehicles are four- or six-wheeled and have the model number painted on the side of a cargo box, which is attached to the back of the vehicle.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1939.
Stop using the vehicle immediately. If it is stored inside, push the vehicle outside to a well-ventilated area and loosen the fuel cap (one-quarter turn) to equalize pressure. Consumers should call the John Deere Dealer where the vehicle was purchased, to get a free inspection and repair.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact The Utility Vehicles Were Sold Through Authorized John Deere Dealers Nationwide, From November 2000 Through February 2001, For Between $6,000 And $10,000. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1939.
For more information, call Deere & Company toll-free at (800) 537-8233 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, and 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday.
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The Utility Vehicles Were Sold Through Authorized John Deere Dealers Nationwide, From November 2000 Through February 2001, For Between $6,000 And $10,000. Recall FAQ
The Utility Vehicles Were Sold Through Authorized John Deere Dealers Nationwide, From November 2000 Through February 2001, For Between $6,000 And $10,000. is the subject of a vehicles / atvs recall: CPSC, Deere & Company Recall Gator Utility Vehicles. The notice was published on March 20, 2001 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 550 units are potentially affected.