CPSC2004-04-09
CPSC, Deere & Company Announce Recall of Compact Utility Tractors
John Deere, of Moline, Ill.
Hazard
Some of the steel bolts used to secure Roll-Over Protective Structure (ROPS) to the tractor's real axle can shear off, decreasing the strength of the ROPS and its ability to protect the operator, in the event of a roll-over incident.
Remedy
The company is directly notifying purchasers. Consumers should stop using their tractors immediately and contact a John Deere dealer for a free repair.
Sold at
Authorized John Deere dealers nationwide, during January and February 2004, for between $18,000 and $21,500.
Affected count
300
Injuries reported
John Deere is aware of three incidents where the bolts have sheared off, all which were discovered during factory inspections. There have been no reported injuries.
Manufactured in
United States
Products
John Deere Compact Utility Tractors
Consumer contact
For more information, contact John Deere's Customer Communications Center at (800) 537-8233 between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday and between 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Saturday, 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-Tractors1Don't want to check this manually?
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