Stop using nowConsumer product recall · CPSC · Published January 31, 2018
John De: Recalls 2025R Tractors Due to Brake Failure Risk
John Deere recalls 2025R compact utility tractors with brake failure risk. Affected units have serial numbers from 1LV2025R×HJ100101 to 101005. Consumers must stop using and contact a dealer for free repair.
John Deere is recalling compact utility tractors model 2025R because their brakes can fail, leading to crashes and injuries. This affects tractors with specific serial numbers in a defined range. Owners must stop using the tractors immediately and get a free repair from an authorized dealer. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/3666-john-de-recalls-2025r-tractors-due-to-brake-failure-risk.
“John De: Recalls 2025R Tractors Due to Brake Failure Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 3, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/3666-john-de-recalls-2025r-tractors-due-to-brake-failure-risk. Based on CPSC recall #8242 (https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/John-Deere-Recalls-Compact-Utility-Tractors-Due-To-Crash-and-Injury-Hazards-Recall-Alert).
The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Jan. 31, 2018, that John Deere is recalling compact utility tractors due to brake failure hazards. Owners should stop using the tractors and contact an authorized dealer for a free repair.
How to tell if you have it
John Deere model 2025R
Serial numbers 1LV2025R×HJ100101 - 101005
What to do
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. Consumers may also call Deere & Company at 800-537-8233 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET, or visit www.deere.com.
The hazard
The brakes can fail, posing crash and injury hazards. 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. Recent John Deere recalls include a Jan. 31, 2018 compact utility tractor rollover hazard and a May 20, 2021 Gator utility vehicle speedometer software error. Other recent recalls of similar products include a June 11, 2026 Yamaha golf car brake cable crash hazard and a June 11, 2026 Kawasaki Teryx4 H2/Teryx5 H2 drive converter sheave breakage risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for green and yellow tractors with "John Deere" and model number on the hood. The serial number is on the right side of the frame near the front right tire. Affected tractors have serial numbers starting with 1LV2025R×HJ and ending with 100101 to 101005.
Brand
John Deere
Product
John Deere Compact Utility Tractors
Category
Consumer product
Based on the official CPSC remedy
What to do — step by step
Stop Using It Now
Immediately stop using the recalled compact utility tractors to prevent brake failure and potential crashes.
Contact Dealer for Repair
Reach out to an authorized John Deere dealer for a free repair of the brake system.
Official remedy
What CPSC says to do
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.
Where it went
Where it was sold
Sold nationwide.
Nationwide
Not listed
CPSC “Sold at”: “John Deere dealers nationwide from July 2017 through October 2017 for about $16,200.”
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 8242 — John Deere John De: Recalls 2025R Tractors Due to Brake Failure Risk
Hello,
I own a John De: Recalls 2025R Tractors Due to Brake Failure Risk that is covered by recall 8242 from John Deere.
The official recall notice states: 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.
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 qwen3:4b on August 3, 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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