CPSC2003-12-23
CPSC, Deere & Company Announce Recall of Compact Utility Tractors
Deere & Company, of Moline, Ill.
Hazard
An internal failure may occur within the Hydrostatic Transmission preventing the transmission from returning to neutral after the pedals are released. This can allow unexpected movement or cause the tractor to continue moving, creating a possible risk of injury to the operator or a bystander.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using their tractors immediately and contact a John Deere dealer for a free repair.
Sold at
Authorized John Deere dealers nationwide and in Canada, from April 2001 to August 2003, for between $18,000 and $27,000.
Affected count
1,700
Injuries reported
John Deere is aware of several failures of the transmission, with no reported injuries.
Manufactured in
United States
Products
John Deere 4000 Ten Series Compact Utility Tractors
Consumer contact
For more information, contact John Deere's Customer Communications Center on (800) 537-8233, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am until 6:00 pm (Eastern Time), Saturday, 9:00 am until 3:00 pm, or at the John Deere website at www.johndeere.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-Deere--Company-Announce-Recall-of-Compact-Utility-TractorsDon't want to check this manually?
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