John Deere Recalls Gator Utility Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)
CPSC recall 18766. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The powertrain hardware can come loose, causing the throttle to stick. This could result in the operator not being able to stop the vehicle, posing a crash hazard.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact an authorized John Deere dealer for a free inspection and repair. John Deere is contacting all known purchasers directly.
CPSC recall 18766 has the recall date 11 Sep 2018. The notice names the firm Deere & Company. The recall has about 4,700 units. The median CPSC recall of 2018 has 7,200 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Crash.
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More of the notice
The hazard and the remedy are at the top of the page. Each quotation is the text of CPSC.
| Incidents and injuries | John Deere has received two reports of the throttle cable sticking. No injuries have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 4,700 |
| Remedy options | Repair |
| Description | This recall involves John Deere Gator utility vehicles with model number "XUV590" or "XUV590 S4" printed on the hood. "John Deere" and "Gator" are printed on the cargo box. The serial number is located on the frame on the rear of the machine above the hitch and begins with 1M0590 and falls within the ranges on the chart below. The recalled utility vehicles were sold in green and yellow, olive drab and camouflage and have four-wheel suspension with side-by-side seating for two or four people. Serial Number Range 1M0590EAxxM010001 - 1M0590EAxxM020029 1M0590EBxxM010001 - 1M0590EBxxM020004 1M0590EDxxM010001 - 1M0590EDxxM010014 1M0590EExxM010001 - 1M0590EExxM010008 1M0590MAxxM010001 - 1M0590MAxxM020071 1M0590MBxxM010001 - 1M0590MBxxM020025 1M0590MDxxM010001 - 1M0590MDxxM010018 1M0590MExxM010001 - 1M0590MExxM010012 1M0590MFxxM010001 - 1M0590MFxxM020004 1M0590MGxxM010001 - 1M0590MGxxM010049 |
| Product | John Deere XUV590 and XUV590 S4 Gator™ utility vehicles, About 4,700 (In addition, about 200 were sold in Canada) |
| Sold at | John Deere dealers nationwide from September 2017 through August 2018 for between $10,000 and $13,000. |
| Manufacturer | Deere & Company |
| Made in | United States |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 4,700Median of 2018: 7,200
- CPSC recalls of 2018
- 258
- Recalls of 2018 with one of the same hazards
- 8%
- Recalls on the register that name Deere & Company
- 41
Other recalls of the firm
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 18766The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 18766. https://recallregister.com/product/8399-john-deere-recalls-gator-utility-vehicles-due-to-crash-hazard-recall-a/. 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 18766 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
John Deere has received two reports of the throttle cable sticking. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
John Deere dealers nationwide from September 2017 through August 2018 for between $10,000 and $13,000.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 18766?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Repair
- How many units are in CPSC recall 18766?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 4,700 (In addition, about 200 were sold in Canada)