John Deere Z445 and Z465 zero-turn mowers with foot lift options recalled due to risk of steering lever locking in forward position, causing injury. Affected models include specific serial numbers.
A bolt in the right-hand steering lever can catch on the tab of the foot lift stop and lock in place, causing the steering lever to remain in the forward travel position, posing an injury hazard to the driver.
John Deere Z445 and Z465 zero-turn mowers with foot lift options are recalled because a bolt can catch on the foot lift stop, locking the steering lever in the forward position and potentially causing injury. Owners should stop using these mowers immediately and have the lift stop bracket removed.
A bolt in the right-hand steering lever can catch on the tab of the foot lift stop and lock in place, causing the steering lever to remain in the forward travel position. This can lead to the driver being injured if the mower is operated while the steering lever is stuck in the forward position.
Owners of John Deere Z445 and Z465 zero-turn mowers with foot lift options, particularly those with specific serial numbers listed in the recall notice, are at risk of injury if the steering lever locks in the forward position.
Check for the model number at the front of the foot platform and on the serial number tag under the seat. Affected units have specific serial number ranges listed in the recall notice for Z445 and Z465 models with foot lift options.
The recalled mowers have a hazard that can cause injury if the steering lever locks in the forward position.
Dealers will arrange for the lift stop bracket to be removed from the machine.
Customers should stop using the mowers immediately and contact a John Deere dealer to make arrangements to have the lift stop bracket removed from their machine. All John Deere tractor dealers were notified of this recall and registered owners of the recalled mowes will be directly contacted by the firm.
Z445 and Z465 zero-turn mowers with foot lift options, including specific serial numbers listed in the recall notice.
A bolt in the right-hand steering lever can catch on the tab of the foot lift stop and lock in place, causing the steering lever to remain in the forward travel position, posing an injury hazard.
Check for the model number at the front of the foot platform and on the serial number tag under the seat. Affected units have specific serial numbers listed in the recall notice.
We’ve drafted a message you can send John Deere to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 815 — John Deere John Deere EZtrak Zero Turn Lawn Mowers with Foot Lift and Zero Turn Mowers with Premium Foot Li Hello, I own a John Deere EZtrak Zero Turn Lawn Mowers with Foot Lift and Zero Turn Mowers with Premium Foot Lift Kit that is covered by recall 815 from John Deere. The official recall notice states: Customers should stop using the mowers immediately and contact a John Deere dealer to make arrangements to have the lift stop bracket removed from their machine. All John Deere tractor dealers were notified of this recall and registered owners of the recalled mowes will be directly contacted by the firm. 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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