John Deere Recalls Gator Utility Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)
Recalled 2018-09-11. Crash hazard. Here is what the CPSC published, and what you are owed.
About 4,700Units
2018-09-11Recall date
YesInjuries
The text below is quoted from the CPSC notice word for word.
- What was recalled
- This recall involves John Deere Gator utility vehicles with model number "XUV590" or "XUV590 S4" printed on the hood. "John Deere" and "Gator" are printed on the cargo box. The serial number is located on the frame on the rear of the machine above the hitch and begins with 1M0590 and falls within the ranges on the chart below. The recalled utility vehicles were sold in green and yellow, olive drab and camouflage and have four-wheel suspension with side-by-side seating for two or four people. Serial Number Range 1M0590EAxxM010001 - 1M0590EAxxM020029 1M0590EBxxM010001 - 1M0590EBxxM020004 1M0590EDxxM010001 - 1M0590EDxxM010014 1M0590EExxM010001 - 1M0590EExxM010008 1M0590MAxxM010001 - 1M0590MAxxM020071 1M0590MBxxM010001 - 1M0590MBxxM020025 1M0590MDxxM010001 - 1M0590MDxxM010018 1M0590MExxM010001 - 1M0590MExxM010012 1M0590MFxxM010001 - 1M0590MFxxM020004 1M0590MGxxM010001 - 1M0590MGxxM010049
- The hazard
- The powertrain hardware can come loose, causing the throttle to stick. This could result in the operator not being able to stop the vehicle, posing a crash hazard.
- Injuries
- John Deere has received two reports of the throttle cable sticking. No injuries have been reported.
- The remedy
- Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact an authorized John Deere dealer for a free inspection and repair. John Deere is contacting all known purchasers directly.
The details
What a recall entitles you to
A refund, a repair or a replacement. The notice says which. It costs you
nothing and there is usually no receipt requirement.
Stop using the product first. Recalls do not expire. An old one still counts.
The full CPSC notice, including photographs, is at cpsc.gov.
Source: CPSC SaferProducts recall feed, retrieved 2026-08-06. Newest recall on file 2026-07-30.
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