John Deere Recalls Compact Utility Tractors Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death (Recall Alert)

John Deere Compact Utility Tractors

Date of Recall

2013-08-14

CPSC Release Number

13-747

Manufactured In

United States

Units

About 7,000

Manufacturer

Deere & Company, of Moline, Ill.

Sold By

John Deere dealers nationwide from February 2013 through July 2013 for between $11,500 and $35,700.

Problem/Hazard

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.

Injuries/Incidents

John Deere received three reports of broken spring locking pins and identified two failed spring locking pins in the manufacturing assembly process. The firm has received no reports of injuries.

Description

This recall involves 19 models of John Deere 1000, 2000, 3000 and 4000 series compact utility tractors manufactured between February 2013 and July 2013. The tractors are green and yellow with a foldable black, metal rollover protection bar that extends above the operator's head. The model number is on the hood. The serial number is located on the right hand side of the frame above the front axle. Compact utility tractors with serial numbers in the following ranges are included in this recall:

Remedy

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.

Consumer Contact

Deere and 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 then click on USA, then select Product Recall Information on the drop-down menu under Services & Support for more information.