John Deere Recalls Gator Utility Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C. – May 21, 2021 – (Motor Sports NewsWire) –

John Deere Recall Summary

Name of product: John Deere XUV590 and XUV590 S4 Gator™ utility vehicles

Hazard: An error in the ECU (Engine Control Unit) software can result in the speedometer and several speed-related safety systems not functioning as designed, posing a crash hazard and risk of injury.

Remedy: Repair

Recall date: May 20, 2021

Units: About 90

Consumer Contact: Deere & Company at 800-537-8233 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET Saturday, or online at www.deere.com and click on “Product Recall Information” on the drop-down menu under “Services & Support” for more information.

John Deere Recall Details

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. 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. The following serial numbers are included in this recall:

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact an authorized John Deere dealer for a free software update. John Deere is contacting all known purchasers directly.

Incidents/Injuries: Deere & Company has received four reports of speedometers malfunctioning. No injuries have been reported.

Sold At: John Deere dealers nationwide from October 2020 through April 2021 for between $11,100 and $14,100.

Manufacturer(s): Deere & Company, of Moline, Ill.

Manufactured In: United States

Recall number: 21-748

This recall was conducted, voluntarily by the company, under CPSC’s Fast Track Recall process. Fast Track recalls are initiated by firms, who commit to work with CPSC to quickly announce the recall and remedy to protect consumers.

About the U.S. CPSC

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of injury or death associated with the use of thousands of types of consumer products. Deaths, injuries, and property damage from consumer product incidents cost the nation more than $1 trillion annually. CPSC’s work to ensure the safety of consumer products has contributed to a decline in the rate of deaths and injuries associated with consumer products over the past 40 years.

Federal law bars any person from selling products subject to a publicly announced voluntary recall by a manufacturer or a mandatory recall ordered by the Commission.

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

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