John Deere Gator UTVs Cited for Missing Manual Information in Transport Canada Recall
John Deere Gator UTVs from model years 2021-2023 are missing required Transport Canada contact information in their owner's manuals, though vehicle safety is not affected.
What Happened
Transport Canada has identified an issue with certain John Deere side-by-side UTVs where the owner’s manual is missing required information. Specifically, the manuals do not include instructions on how a person can contact Transport Canada to report a safety concern. Canadian regulations mandate that all companies provide this contact information within the vehicle’s owner’s manual.
Which Products Are Affected
The following John Deere Gator models are included in this notice:
- 2021 John Deere Gator
- 2022 John Deere Gator
- 2023 John Deere Gator
What You Should Do
Transport Canada has clarified that this is a regulatory notice rather than a mechanical recall. Owners can continue to use their UTVs as normal, as the missing text does not affect the physical safety or operation of the vehicles. John Deere has already implemented changes to ensure that all new vehicles include the required Transport Canada contact information in their manuals.
Why This Matters
While the error poses no immediate safety risk to operators, the inclusion of federal contact information is a legal requirement designed to ensure consumers have a direct line to report potential safety defects to government authorities.
Source
Transport Canada Recall - 2026046 via Health Canada.
Source: Health Canada Official Notice