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John Deere Recalls Crossover Gator Utility Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)

CPSC recall 18709. Recall date: .

Hazard, in the words of CPSC

The steering shaft can separate from the steering rack assembly and result in a loss of vehicle steering control, posing a crash hazard.

Remedy, in the words of CPSC

Consumers should stop using the recalled utility vehicles and contact an authorized John Deere dealer for a free repair. John Deere is contacting purchasers of the recalled utility vehicles directly.

CPSC recall 18709 has the recall date 21 Dec 2017. The notice names the firm Deere & Company. The recall has about 68,300 units. The median CPSC recall of 2017 has 7,000 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Crash.

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CPSC recall 18709: incidents, units, products and firms
Incidents and injuries
John Deere has received nine reports of steering loss. No injuries have been reported.
Units68,300
Remedy optionsRepair
Description
This recall involves John Deere models XUV825, XUV825 S4, XUV855, and XUV855 S4 Crossover Gator utility vehicles equipped with power steering. The model number and "John Deere" are printed on the side of the vehicle. The serial number begins with 1M0825 or 1M0855 and is located on the passenger side of the frame under the cargo box. The vehicles have seating for two or four passengers. The serial number ranges are listed below. Serial Number Ranges 1M0825GEXXM040001 - 1M0825GEXXM136520 1M0825GFXXM060001 - 1M0825GFXXM131607 1M0825MAXXM010001 - 1M0825MAXXM010667 1M0825MBXXM010001 - 1M0825MBXXM010419 1M0825MEXXM010001 1M0855DEXXM040001 - 1M0855DEXXM130975 1M0855DFXXM060001 - 1M0855DFXXM130531 1M0855DHXXM130001 - 1M0855DHXXM131052 1M0855EBXXM010001 - 1M0855EBXXM010561 1M0855MAXXM010001 - 1M0855MAXXM010498 1M0855MBXXM010001 - 1M0855MBXXM010247 1M0855MDXXM010001 - 1M0855MDXXM010021 1M0855MBAJM010249 1M0825MAAJM010719 1M0825MACJM010720 1M0825MAAJM010722 1M0825MAHJM010724 1M0825MAEJM010725 1M0825MACJM010726 1M0825MATJM010727 1M0825MAPJM010728 1M0825MAKJM010729 1M0825MAPJM010731
ProductJohn Deere Crossover Gator™ utility vehicles, About 68,300
Sold atJohn Deere dealers nationwide from March 2012 through November 2017 for between $13,400 and $16,100.
ManufacturerDeere & Company
Made inUnited States

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The recall in context

Units in this recall
68,300Median of 2017: 7,000
CPSC recalls of 2017
280
Recalls of 2017 with one of the same hazards
8%
Recalls on the register that name Deere & Company
41

Other recalls of the firm

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Cite this page

Recall Register. CPSC recall 18709. https://recallregister.com/product/8215-john-deere-recalls-crossover-gator-utility-vehicles-due-to-crash-hazar/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .

Sources

Source
US Consumer Product Safety Commission
Licence
US government work, public domain
Data retrieved
30 Sep 2026
Newest CPSC recall on the register
24 Sep 2026

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Questions

Does CPSC recall 18709 report injuries?
The CPSC notice says: John Deere has received nine reports of steering loss. No injuries have been reported.
Where was the product sold?
The CPSC notice says: John Deere dealers nationwide from March 2012 through November 2017 for between $13,400 and $16,100.
Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 18709?
CPSC lists 1 remedy option: Repair
How many units are in CPSC recall 18709?
The CPSC notice gives this number: About 68,300