CPSC, Deere & Company Recall Gator Utility Vehicles
CPSC recall 01511. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
During manufacturing, an extra internal vent line was attached to the plastic vent fitting on some fuel tanks. If the fuel inside the gas tank expands, it can leak out through the extra vent line and onto the ground, presenting fire and burn hazards.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Stop using the vehicle immediately. If it is stored inside, push the vehicle outside to a well-ventilated area and loosen the fuel cap (one-quarter turn) to equalize pressure. Consumers should call the John Deere Dealer where the vehicle was purchased, to get a free inspection and repair.
CPSC recall 01511 has the recall date 20 Mar 2001. The notice names the firm Deere & Company. The recall has about 550 units. The median CPSC recall of 2001 has 22,500 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Fire. CPSC gives the product type Utility, Off-Road Vehicles/Golf Carts.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | Deere & Company has received three reports of fuel leaks. No fires or injuries have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 550 |
| Description | The recalled models include the 4X2 Gators, 6X4 Gators, and Turf Gators manufactured between October 2000 and November 2000. The off-road vehicles are four- or six-wheeled and have the model number painted on the side of a cargo box, which is attached to the back of the vehicle. |
| Product | Gator Utility Vehicles, models 4X2 Gators, 6X4 Gators, and Turf Gators, About 550, Utility, Off-Road Vehicles/Golf Carts |
| Sold at | The utility vehicles were sold through authorized John Deere Dealers nationwide, from November 2000 through February 2001, for between $6,000 and $10,000. |
| Manufacturer | Deere & Company |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 550Median of 2001: 22,500
- CPSC recalls of 2001
- 245
- Recalls of 2001 with one of the same hazards
- 36%
- Recalls of 2001 in the category Utility, Off-Road Vehicles/Golf Carts
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name Deere & Company
- 41
Other recalls of the firm
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 01511The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Cite this page
Recall Register. CPSC recall 01511. https://recallregister.com/product/1939-cpsc-deere-company-recall-gator-utility-vehicles/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 01511 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Deere & Company has received three reports of fuel leaks. No fires or injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
The utility vehicles were sold through authorized John Deere Dealers nationwide, from November 2000 through February 2001, for between $6,000 and $10,000.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 01511?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 550
- How many CPSC recalls name Deere & Company?
- 41 CPSC recalls on this register name Deere & Company. This recall is 1 of them.