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

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 18-709

Date: December 21, 2017

Product Name: John Deere Crossover Gator™ utility vehicles

Recall 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 Ranges1M0825GEXXM040001 - 1M0825GEXXM1365201M0825GFXXM060001 - 1M0825GFXXM1316071M0825MAXXM010001 - 1M0825MAXXM0106671M0825MBXXM010001 - 1M0825MBXXM0104191M0825MEXXM0100011M0855DEXXM040001 - 1M0855DEXXM1309751M0855DFXXM060001 - 1M0855DFXXM1305311M0855DHXXM130001 - 1M0855DHXXM1310521M0855EBXXM010001 - 1M0855EBXXM0105611M0855MAXXM010001 - 1M0855MAXXM0104981M0855MBXXM010001 - 1M0855MBXXM0102471M0855MDXXM010001 - 1M0855MDXXM0100211M0855MBAJM0102491M0825MAAJM0107191M0825MACJM0107201M0825MAAJM0107221M0825MAHJM0107241M0825MAEJM0107251M0825MACJM0107261M0825MATJM0107271M0825MAPJM0107281M0825MAKJM0107291M0825MAPJM010731 

Hazard Description:

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

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Repair

Units: About 68,300

Incidents:

John Deere has received nine reports of steering loss. No injuries have been reported.

Sold At:

John Deere dealers nationwide from March 2012 through November 2017 for between $13,400 and $16,100.

Manufactured In:

U.S.