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
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:
| Recalled Serial Numbers | |||
| 1M0590E+++M040005 | 1M0590M+++M041605 | 1M0590M+++M040114 | 1M0590M+++M040885 |
| 1M0590E+++M040034 | 1M0590M+++M041609 | 1M0590M+++M040406 | 1M0590M+++M040723 |
| 1M0590E+++M040088 | 1M0590M+++M041611 | 1M0590M+++M040204 | 1M0590M+++M041139 |
| 1M0590E+++M040092 | 1M0590M+++M041264 | 1M0590M+++M040532 | 1M0590M+++M041247 |
| 1M0590E+++M040159 | 1M0590M+++M041223 | 1M0590M+++M040542 | 1M0590M+++M041351 |
| 1M0590E+++M040190 | 1M0590M+++M041447 | 1M0590M+++M040075 | 1M0590M+++M040829 |
| 1M0590E+++M040245 | 1M0590M+++M041396 | 1M0590M+++M040511 | 1M0590M+++M040520 |
| 1M0590E+++M040269 | 1M0590M+++M041446 | 1M0590M+++M040190 | 1M0590M+++M040466 |
| 1M0590E+++M040285 | 1M0590M+++M041513 | 1M0590M+++M040313 | 1M0590M+++M040319 |
| 1M0590E+++M040296 | 1M0590M+++M041527 | 1M0590M+++M041166 | 1M0590M+++M040341 |
| 1M0590E+++M040301 | 1M0590M+++M040568 | 1M0590M+++M040713 | 1M0590M+++M040381 |
| 1M0590E+++M040306 | 1M0590M+++M040790 | 1M0590M+++M040436 | 1M0590M+++M040076 |
| 1M0590E+++M040307 | 1M0590M+++M041145 | 1M0590M+++M040734 | 1M0590M+++M040464 |
| 1M0590E+++M040326 | 1M0590M+++M041341 | 1M0590M+++M040122 | 1M0590M+++M040020 |
| 1M0590E+++M040388 | 1M0590M+++M041498 | 1M0590M+++M041270 | 1M0590M+++M040313 |
| 1M0590E+++M040413 | 1M0590M+++M040956 | 1M0590M+++M040457 | 1M0590M+++M040286 |
| 1M0590E+++M040448 | 1M0590M+++M041198 | 1M0590M+++M040110 | 1M0590M+++M040362 |
| 1M0590E+++M040518 | 1M0590M+++M041329 | 1M0590M+++M040366 | 1M0590M+++M040247 |
| 1M0590E+++M040559 | 1M0590M+++M041029 | 1M0590M+++M040096 | 1M0590M+++M040348 |
| 1M0590E+++M040621 | 1M0590M+++M041256 | 1M0590M+++M040243 | 1M0590M+++M040306 |
| 1M0590E+++M040060 | 1M0590M+++M041160 | 1M0590M+++M040426 | 1M0590M+++M040023 |
| 1M0590E+++M040020 | 1M0590M+++M041465 | 1M0590M+++M040166 | 1M0590M+++M040406 |
| 1M0590E+++M040065 | 1M0590M+++M041479 | 1M0590M+++M040066 | 1M0590M+++M040019 |
| 1M0590E+++M040096 | 1M0590M+++M041487 | 1M0590M+++M040788 | |
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
Source: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/John-Deere-Recalls-Gator-Utility-Vehicles-Due-to-Crash-Hazard-Recall-Alert#