Deere &
Co. is recalling about 4,650 utility vehicles.
The fuel
line can separate, posing a fire hazard, the company and U.S Consumer Product
Safety Commission said in a statement.
John Deere
has received three reports of separated fuel lines. No injuries have been
reported.
This recall
involves John Deere Gator RSX850i Base, Sport and Trail model recreational
utility vehicles 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. RSX850i is located on
the hood. The serial number is on the rear frame above the receiver hitch.
Click here for the serial numbers that are included in this recall.
Manufactured in the United States, the utility vehicles were sold at John Deere dealers nationwide from
August 2012 through October 2012. The price was between $12,900 and $15,500.
Consumers
should stop using the recalled utility vehicles and contact a John Deere dealer
to schedule a free inspection and repair, the company and commission advise.
John Deere is contacting all registered owners of the recalled utility vehicles
directly.
For more information, consumer can contact Deere & Co. at 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 at www.johndeere.com
and click on Services & Support for.
For details
on other recalls, see www.recalls.gov.
