CPSC Recall in 2017: John Deere Recalls Gator Utility Vehicles Due To Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)

Updated on January 18, 2026.

See the recall details below. You can also see similar information for other consumer product recalls in 2017.

Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 17-739

Date: April 11, 2017

Product Name: Utility Vehicles

Recall Description:

This recall involves John Deere Gator™ Utility Vehicles with model number XUV590i or XUV590i S4 printed on the hood and the “John Deere” and “Gator” brand names printed on the cargo box. The serial number, located on the frame on the rear of the machine above the hitch, begins with 1M0590 and fall within the ranges on the chart below. The recalled utility vehicles come in several colors and have four-wheel suspension with side-by-side seating for two or four people depending on model.    ModelSerial Number RangeXUV590i1M0590T+++M010001 - 21714XUV590i S41M0590F+++M010001 - 20554

Hazard Description:

The dust boot on the throttle cable can come loose, resulting in the vehicle not slowing down or stopping, posing a crash hazard.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Repair

Units: About 9,700

Incidents:

John Deere has received four reports of the dust boot on the cable coming loose, one of which resulted in minor injuries.

Sold At:

John Deere dealers nationwide from January 2016 through May 2017 for between $10,000 and $12,900. 

Manufactured In:

United States