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

Active Recall Announced November 15, 2012 CPSC #13706

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John Deere Recalls Utility Vehicles Powered by Kawasaki Engines Due to Fire Hazard is CPSC recall #13706, announced on November 15, 2012. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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 vehicle's 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 driver's seat. Serial Numbers: 1M04X2SJ++M070915 to 1M04X2SJ++M072247 1M04X2XC++M070040 to 1M04X2XC++M070213 1M04X2XD++M070314 to 1M04X2XD++M072731 1M06X4HD++M070049 to 1M06X4HD++M070372 Kawasaki Motors is recalling the filters used in these utility vehicle engines, and lawn mower engines that use the recalled filters, also. The remedy is 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.. Affected brands: Deere & Company of Moline, Ill., Kawasaki Motors Corp. USA of Grand Rapids, Mich..

Hazard

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 vehicle's 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 driver's seat. Serial Numbers: 1M04X2SJ++M070915 to 1M04X2SJ++M072247 1M04X2XC++M070040 to 1M04X2XC++M070213 1M04X2XD++M070314 to 1M04X2XD++M072731 1M06X4HD++M070049 to 1M06X4HD++M070372 Kawasaki Motors is recalling the filters used in these utility vehicle engines, and lawn mower engines that use the recalled filters, also.

Affected products

Utility Vehicles

Recalled brands

Deere & Company of Moline, Ill., Kawasaki Motors Corp. USA of Grand Rapids, Mich.

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.

Recall date

November 15, 2012

Categories

Utility Vehicles

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #13706?

CPSC recall #13706 covers John Deere Recalls Utility Vehicles Powered by Kawasaki Engines Due to Fire Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on November 15, 2012. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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 vehicle's 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 driver's seat. Serial Numbers: 1M04X2SJ++M070915 to 1M04X2SJ++M072247 1M04X2XC++M070040 to 1M04X2XC++M070213 1M04X2XD++M070314 to 1M04X2XD++M072731 1M06X4HD++M070049 to 1M06X4HD++M070372 Kawasaki Motors is recalling the filters used in these utility vehicle engines, and lawn mower engines that use the recalled filters, also.

What is the remedy for recall #13706?

The CPSC remedy for recall #13706 is 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.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell John Deere Recalls Utility Vehicles Powered by Kawasaki Engines Due to Fire Hazard on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/John-Deere-Recalls-Utility-Vehicles-Powered-by-Kawasaki-Engines-Due-to-Fire-Hazard. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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