John Deere is recalling green and yellow compact utility tractors because the front cab support bolts may have been torqued improperly during manufacturing. If the tractor rolls over, these bolts can fail, posing a crushing injury hazard to the operator. Consumers are advised to stop using the affected tractors immediately. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/3217-john-deere-compact-utility-tractor-recall-rollover-hazard.
“John Deere Compact Utility Tractor Recall: Rollover Hazard.” GovInfoNow, updated October 11, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/3217-john-deere-compact-utility-tractor-recall-rollover-hazard. Based on CPSC recall #8691 (https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/John-Deere-Recalls-Compact-Utility-Tractors-Due-to-Injury-Hazard-Recall-Alert).
The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Oct. 31, 2019, that John Deere is recalling compact utility tractors due to a crushing injury hazard. Owners should stop using the tractors and contact an authorized dealer for a free repair.
How to tell if you have it
John Deere 4044R, 4052R, and 4066R compact utility tractors
Serial numbers beginning with "1LV" ending in ranges: 4044R (400284-401619), 4052R (400381-403424), 4066R (401588-407220)
Sold at John Deere dealers nationwide from October 2016 through September 2019
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled compact utility tractors and contact an authorized John Deere dealer for a free repair. Consumers may also contact Deere & Company at 800-537-8233 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET on Saturday, or online at www.deere.com.
The hazard
The front cab support bolts were torqued improperly during manufacturing and can fail during a rollover, posing a crushing injury hazard to the operator. The agency reported no incidents or injuries associated with this recall.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Deere & Company has 23 other recalls on record since Oct. 27, 2010. Other recent recalls of similar products include John Deere Tractors Recall: Wheel Spacer Bolts May Fall Off Causing Injury (Aug. 19, 2021), John Deere Gator Utility Vehicles Recall: Speedometer Software Error Causes Crash Risk (May 20, 2021), and John Deere Gator Utility Vehicles Recalled: Throttle Cable Melting Risk (Sept. 4, 2019). Other recent recalls of similar products include DR Power Lawn Mowers Recall: Laceration Hazard from Blade Control Failure (Aug. 6, 2026), Spartan Riding Mowers Recall: Crash Hazard from Incorrect Steering Dampers (Nov. 20, 2025), and Konges Sløjd Scooter Recall: Wheel Detachment Fall Hazard (Nov. 6, 2025).
How to tell if you have this one
Look for green and yellow compact utility tractors with "John Deere" printed on the hood and one of the following model numbers: 4044R, 4052R, or 4066R. Check the right side of the frame above the front axle for a 17-digit serial number starting with "1LV" followed by a six-digit number in these ranges: 4044R (400284-401619), 4052R (400381-403424), or 4066R (401588-407220).
Brand
John Deere
Product
John Deere 4044R, 4052R and 4066R compact utility tractors
Category
Consumer product
Based on the official CPSC remedy
What to do — step by step
Stop using the tractor
Immediately cease operation of the recalled compact utility tractor to prevent potential crushing injuries.
Contact an authorized dealer
Reach out to an authorized John Deere dealer to arrange for a free repair of the front cab support bolts.
Official remedy
What CPSC says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled compact utility tractors and contact an authorized John Deere dealer for a free repair. John Deere is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Where it went
Where it was sold
Sold nationwide.
Nationwide
Not listed
CPSC “Sold at”: “John Deere dealers nationwide from October 2016 through September 2019 for between $40,000 and $50,000.”
Sold nationwide.
Take action
Contact John Deere
We’ve drafted a message you can send John Deere to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 8691 — John Deere Compact Utility Tractor Recall: Rollover Hazard
Hello,
I own a John Deere Compact Utility Tractor Recall: Rollover Hazard that is covered by recall 8691 from John Deere.
The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled compact utility tractors and contact an authorized John Deere dealer for a free repair. John Deere is contacting all known purchasers directly.
I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?
Thank you.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3.6:35b-a3b on October 11, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the CPSC notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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