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Product Recall Number: 04-527

Why was John Deere 4000 Ten Series Compact Utility Tractors recalled?

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. 

John Deere 4000 Ten Series Compact Utility Tractors
Here's product recall specific data for John Deere 4000 Ten Series Compact Utility Tractors.

  • Product Recall Number: 04-527

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2003-12-22

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: John Deere 4000 Ten Series Compact Utility Tractors

  • Description: In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Deere & Company of Moline, Ill. is voluntarily recalling 1,700 John Deere 4000 Ten Series Compact Utility Tractors. 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.Name of Product: John Deere 4000 Ten Series Compact Utility TractorsUnits: 1,700Manufacturer: Deere & Company of Moline, Ill.Hazard and Product Description: 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. The following model and serial numbers can be found on the serial number plate on the tractor frame:ModelSerial Range4210 CUT with HSTLV4210H220677 through LV4210H2210254310 CUT with HSTLV4310H232267 through LV4310H2336384410 CUT with HSTLV4410H241367 through LV4410H2418214610 CUT with HSTLV4610H260774 through LV4610H2609064710 CUT with HSTLV4710H270806 through LV4710H271286Incidents/Injuries: John Deere is aware of several failures of the transmission with no reported injuries.Sold At: Authorized John Deere dealers nationwide and in Canada from April 2001 to August 2003 for between $18,000 and $27,000.Manufactured In: U.S.A.Remedy: Consumers should stop using their tractors immediately and contact a John Deere dealer for a free repair.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.

  • Hazard Description: 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. 

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Repair

  • Units: 1700

  • Incidents: John Deere is aware of several failures of the transmission with no reported injuries.

  • 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.

  • Importers: None Listed

  • Manufacturers: Deere & Company of Moline, Ill.

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: United States

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed

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