John Deere recalls Gator due to crash hazard

September 16, 2019

John Deere announced a voluntary recall of its XUV835 Gator utility vehicles. The company says that due to improper routing, the plastic sheathing on the throttle cable can melt, causing the throttle to stick. This could result in the operator not being able to stop the vehicle, posing a crash hazard.

About 19,730 units were sold in the U.S. and about 840 were sold in Canada.

Serial Number Range

1M0835ExxxM010001 – 1M0835ExxxM020413
1M0835MxxxM010001 – 1M0835MxxxM022741
1M0835RxxxM010001 – 1M0835RxxxM023115
1M0835EAPMM560107
1M0835MECLM544103
1M0835MAPMM560108
1M0835RBCLM544102
1M0835RATMM560102
1M0835RAPMM560103
1M0835RAKMM560104
1M0835RAJMM560105

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact an authorized John Deere dealer for a free inspection and repair of improperly routed throttle cables. John Deere is contacting all known purchasers directly.