Product Recall Number: 04-545
Why was John Deere Compact Utility Tractors recalled?
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.
Product Recall Number: 04-545
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2004-04-08
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: John Deere Compact Utility Tractors
Description: In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), John Deere, of Moline, Ill., is voluntarily recalling 300 John Deere Compact Utility Tractors. 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. Name of Product: John Deere Compact Utility TractorsUnits: 300Manufacturer: 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.Incidents/Injuries: 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.Description: These vehicles are small agricultural tractors that are green with yellow seats and wheels. The following model and serial numbers can be found on the serial number plate on the tractor's frame:ModelSerial Range4210 CUT with Hydrostatic TransmissionLV4210H320674 through LV4210H3207734310 CUT with Hydrostatic TransmissionLV4310H331062 through LV4310H3313594310 CUT with PowrReverser TransmissionLV4310P335452 through LV4310P3355504410 CUT with Hydrostatic TransmissionLV4410H340381 through LV4410H3405924410 CUT with PowrReverser TransmissionLV4410P345138 through LV4410P345179Sold at: Authorized John Deere dealers nationwide during January and February 2004 for between $18,000 and $21,500.Manufactured In: United States of AmericaRemedy: The company is directly notifying purchasers. 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 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.
Hazard Description: 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.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Repair
Units: 300
Incidents: 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.
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.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: John Deere, of Moline, Ill.
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: United States
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed