Stop using nowConsumer product recall · CPSC · Published August 4, 2015
John De: Recalls Riding Lawn Tractors Due to Brake Failure Risk
John Deere recalls D110-D170 lawn tractors with serial numbers starting 1GXD due to brake arm failure that could cause serious injury or death. Consumers must stop using immediately and contact a dealer for free repair.
John Deere is recalling several models of riding lawn tractors because the brake arm can fail, leading to crashes that might cause serious injury or death. Affected owners should stop using the tractors immediately and get a free repair from a John Deere dealer. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/4436-john-de-recalls-riding-lawn-tractors-due-to-brake-failure.
“John De: Recalls Riding Lawn Tractors Due to Brake Failure Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 3, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/4436-john-de-recalls-riding-lawn-tractors-due-to-brake-failure. Based on CPSC recall #6466 (https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2015/John-Deere-Recalls-Riding-Lawn-Tractors).
The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on August 4, 2015, that John Deere is recalling riding lawn tractors due to a brake arm failure hazard. Owners should stop using the tractors immediately and contact a dealer for a free repair.
How to tell if you have it
John Deere models D110, D125, D130, D140, D155, D160 and D170
Serial numbers beginning with 1GXD
What to do
Consumers should stop using the recalled lawn tractors immediately and contact a John Deere dealer for a free repair. John Deere is also contacting all registered owners of the recalled lawn tractors directly. Contact 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 online at www.deere.com.
The hazard
The brake arm on the lawn tractor can fail, posing a crash hazard that could result in serious injury or death. 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 October 27, 2010. Recent John Deere recalls include a wheel spacer bolt failure in August 2021 and a speedometer software error in May 2021. Other recent recalls of similar products include DR Power Lawn Mowers Recall (August 6, 2026), Yamaha 2021-2022 Fleet Golf Cars Recall (June 11, 2026), and Sunderwell XW-A17 ATV Recall (June 25, 2026).
How to tell if you have this one
Check the model number printed on the bottom left and right of the hood in yellow. Look for serial numbers starting with 1GXD on the left side of the tractor, under the fender, above the left rear tire.
Brand
John Deere
Product
John Deere lawn tractors
Category
Consumer product
Based on the official CPSC remedy
What to do — step by step
Stop Using Immediately
Immediately stop using the recalled lawn tractors as they pose a crash hazard that could cause serious injury or death.
Contact Dealer for Repair
Contact a John Deere dealer for a free repair to fix the brake arm issue.
Check Registration
John Deere is contacting all registered owners directly, so check your registration for confirmation.
Official remedy
What CPSC says to do
Consumers should stop using the recalled lawn tractors immediately and contact a John Deere dealer for a free repair. John Deere is also contacting all registered owners of the recalled lawn tractors directly.
Where it went
Where it was sold
Sold nationwide.
Nationwide
Not listed
CPSC “Sold at”: “Home Depot, Lowe's and other John Deere dealers nationwide from May 2015 through August 2015 for between $1,700 and $2,700.”
Subject: Recall 6466 — John Deere John De: Recalls Riding Lawn Tractors Due to Brake Failure Risk
Hello,
I own a John De: Recalls Riding Lawn Tractors Due to Brake Failure Risk that is covered by recall 6466 from John Deere.
The official recall notice states: Consumers should stop using the recalled lawn tractors immediately and contact a John Deere dealer for a free repair. John Deere is also contacting all registered owners of the recalled lawn 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.
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