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.