CPSC, Deere & Company Announce Recall of Gator Utility Vehicles
Source: CPSC Recall #04511
Recall Date
2003-11-18
Manufacturer
Deere & Company, of Moline, Ill.
Units Affected
4,600
Products Involved
Gator Utility Vehicles
Hazard
Improper crimping of the brake cables could lead to reduced braking capacity and, in some cases, to failure of the foot pedal brake.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled vehicles and contact the nearest John Deere dealer to schedule an appointment to have a new brake cable installed free of charge.
Reported Injuries
None reported.
Sold At
Authorized John Deere dealers nationwide, from June 2003 through September 2003, for between $6,300 and $11,000.
Manufactured In
Canada
Full Recall Description
This recall involves Gator Utility Vehicles that are 4- to 6-wheeled vehicles with cargo boxes. The words "John Deere" and "Gator" appear on the side of the cargo box. Model Serial Number Range 4X2 and 4X2 Trail W004X2X095289 through W004X2X098332 6X4 and 6X4 Trail W006X4X071973 through W006X4X072981 6X4 Diesel and 6X4 Diesel Trail W006X4D035805 through W006X4D036371 Turf W00TURF018875 through W00TURF019098 E-Gator W0E4X2E011277 through W0E4X2E011345 Worksite W0W6X4D011176 through W0W6X4D01121
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28