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John Deere RSX850i Recreational Utility Vehicle
- Starting date:
- December 28, 2012
- Posting date:
- December 28, 2012
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Specialized Products, Tools and Electrical Products
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Flammability Hazard, Improper Safety Mechanisms
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-16419
Recall by Deere & Company, as announced by Transport Canada
Affected products
John Deere RSX850i Recreational Utility Vehicle
Product description
This recall involves John Deere RSX model Gator™ recreational utility vehicles with model types RSX850i Base 4X4, RSX850i Sport 4X4 and RSX850i 4X4 Trail, manufactured between May 2012 and October 2012. They have side-by-side seating for two people and were available in Realtree® Hardwoods™ HD Camo, olive and black or traditional green and yellow. The model is located on the hood.
Only utility vehicles with the below serial numbers are included in this recall. The serial number is on the rear frame above the receiver hitch.
- 1M0850TB++M010013 through 1M0850TB++M010768
- 1M0850TS++M010001 through 1M0850TS++M011932
- 1M0850TT++M010001 through 1M0850TT++M012765
Hazard identified
The fuel line connectors in the engine compartment may not have been properly connected. If the connectors were to separate, the engine would stall and fuel would be sprayed in the engine compartment. Fuel could also continue to be sprayed while attempts are made at re-starting the engine. Fuel leakage could result in a fire causing property damage and/or personal injury.
Neither Deere & Company nor Health Canada have received any reports of incidents or injuries related to these products in Canada
Number sold
Approximately 139 units of the recalled utility vehicles were sold in Canada at John Deere dealers nationwide.
Time period sold
The recalled products were sold from August 2012 to October 2012.
Place of origin
Manufactured in United States.
Companies
- Manufacturer
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Deere & Company
Moline
Illinois
UNITED STATES
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What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled utility vehicles and contact the nearest John Deere dealer to make arrangements to have the utility vehicle repaired. This service will be performed at no cost to the customer.
For more information, consumers may contact Deere & Company at 1-800-537-8233 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday and between 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET Saturday.
Consumers may also contact Transport Canada at 1-800-333-0371 or view the recall notice on Transport Canada's website.
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