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Product Recall Number: 18-705

Why was John Deere Compact Utility Tractors recalled?

The rollover protective structure (ROPS) at the back of the tractor can loosen and fail to protect the operator in a rollover accident, posing a risk of injury. 

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

  • Product Recall Number: 18-705

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2017-12-12

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: John Deere Compact Utility Tractors

  • Description: This recall involves John Deere model 1023E and 1025R compact utility tractors. They are green and yellow with “John Deere” and the model number printed on the hood of the tractor. The serial number is located on the right side of the frame by the front right tire. A complete list of serial numbers included in this recall is available at www.JohnDeere.com/1023E-1025R-ROPSbolt-Recall

  • Hazard Description: The rollover protective structure (ROPS) at the back of the tractor can loosen and fail to protect the operator in a rollover accident, posing a risk of injury. 

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Repair

  • Units: About 3,300 (in addition, 380 were sold in Canada)

  • Incidents: None reported

  • Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled compact utility tractors and contact an authorized John Deere dealer for a free repair. John Deere is contacting purchasers of the recalled tractors directly.

  • Sold At: John Deere dealers nationwide from March 2017 through October 2017 for between $12,000 and $13,900.

  • Importers: None Listed

  • Manufacturers:  Deere & Company, of Moline, Ill.

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: United States

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed