John Deere Recalls Utility Vehicles Powered by Kawasaki Engines Due to Fire Hazard

John Deere Recalls Utility Vehicles Powered by Kawasaki Engines Due to Fire Hazard

The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Name of Product: Utility Vehicles

Units: About 4,340

Manufacturer of Utility Vehicles: Deere Company of Moline, Ill.

Manufacturer of Engines: Kawasaki Motors Corp. USA of Grand Rapids, Mich.

Hazard: The fuel filter can leak, posing a fire hazard.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: This recall involves John Deere TH, TS and TX-model Gator™ utility vehicles that have Kawasaki FE, FH and FJ series engines. The model information is located on the vehicles cargo box. Only utility vehicles with the below serial numbers are included in this recall. The serial number is on the vertical frame directly below the drivers seat.

Kawasaki Motors is recalling the filters used in these utility vehicle engines, and lawn mower engines that use the recalled filters, also.

Sold at: John Deere dealers nationwide from November 2011 to August 2012 for between $6,600 and $9,400.

Manufactured in: U.S.

Remedy: Consumers should stop using utility vehicles with the recalled engines and contact a John Deere dealer to have the fuel filter replaced. John Deere is contacting all registered owners of the recalled utility vehicles directly.

Consumer Contact: Deere and Company; (800) 537-8233, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET or www.johndeere.com

John Deere Gator™ utility vehicle

Recalled Fuel Filter for Kawasaki Motors engines