John Deere recalls 19 models of compact utility tractors from Feb 2013 to July 2013 due to potential ROPS failure causing serious injury or death during rollovers.
The spring locking pins in the rollover protective system (ROPS) can break and cause the ROPs to fail in the event of a rollover. This presents a risk of serious injury or death to the operator.
John Deere is recalling 19 models of compact utility tractors made between February and July 2013 because the rollover protective system (ROPS) can fail during a rollover, risking serious injury or death to the operator. Affected tractors have specific model and serial number ranges that can be identified by checking the hood and frame.
The spring locking pins in the rollover protective system (ROPS) can break, causing the ROPS to fail during a rollover. This means the operator could be thrown from the tractor or crushed without protection, leading to serious injury or death.
Operators of John Deere compact utility tractors made between February and July 2013 are affected. Those using the tractors in fields or areas where rollovers could occur are at highest risk.
Check the hood for the model number and the frame for the serial number. Affected tractors are green/yellow with a foldable black metal rollover protection bar extending above the operator's head. Model numbers and serial number ranges are listed in the recall notice.
Immediately stop using the compact utility tractor as it poses a risk of serious injury or death during a rollover.
Contact a John Deere dealer to schedule a free repair for the faulty ROPS system.
Consumers should immediately stop using the compact utility vehicles and contact a John Deere dealer for a free repair. John Deere is contacting all registered owners of the recalled compact utility tractors directly.
Compact utility tractors with model numbers 1023E, 1025R, 2025R, 2032R, 2320H, 2520H, 2720H, 3320H, 3320P, 3520H, 3520P, 3720H, 4120H, 4120P, 4320H, 4320P, 4520H, 4520P, or 4720H made between February and July 2013.
Check the hood for the model number and the frame for the serial number. Affected tractors are green/yellow with a foldable black metal rollover protection bar extending above the operator's head.
Immediately stop using the tractor and contact a John Deere dealer for a free repair.
We’ve drafted a message you can send John Deere to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 1518 — John Deere John Deere Compact Utility Tractors Hello, I own a John Deere Compact Utility Tractors that is covered by recall 1518 from John Deere. The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately stop using the compact utility vehicles and contact a John Deere dealer for a free repair. John Deere is contacting all registered owners of the recalled compact utility 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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