CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

Loss of brake system pressure can decrease the effectiveness of the brakes.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • November 9, 2004

CPSC, Deere & Company Announce Recall of Gator HPX Utility Vehicles

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

Required Consumer Action

Consumers should contact a John Deere dealer for a free repair of the master brake cylinder.

Contact Information

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

Recall Details

Sold At
Authorized John Deere dealers nationwide, from December 2003 to October 2004, for between $8,000 and $10,600.
Injuries
Deere is aware of 14 instances of replacement of the master brake cylinder, due to this problem. There have been no reported injuries.
Manufacturer
Deere & Company, of Moline, Ill.
Recall Number
05508

Product Information

Product Name
John Deere Gator HPX Utility Vehicles
Product Type
Utility, Off-Road Vehicles/Golf Carts
Number of Units
14,746
Manufacturer Name
Deere & Company, of Moline, Ill.
Manufactured In
United States

Register This Product

Contact Manufacturer

Use the contact information below to reach out about this recall:

Phone (800) 537-8233
Website www.johndeere.com
Full Contact Information

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