CPSC, Deere & Company Announce Recall of Compact Utility Tractors
USCPSC, Deere & Company Announce Recall of Compact Utility Tractors
Recalling Firm: John Deere, of Moline, Ill.
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Some of the steel bolts used to secure Roll-Over Protective Structure (ROPS) to the tractor's real axle can shear off, decreasing the strength of the ROPS and its ability to protect the operator, in the event of a roll-over incident.
Product Description & Identification
These vehicles are small agricultural tractors that are green with yellow seats and wheels. The following model and serial numbers can be found on the serial number plate on the tractor's frame: Model Serial Range 4210 CUT with Hydrostatic Transmission LV4210H320674 through LV4210H320773 4310 CUT with Hydrostatic Transmission LV4310H331062 through LV4310H331359 4310 CUT with PowrReverser Transmission LV4310P335452 through LV4310P335550 4410 CUT with Hydrostatic Transmission LV4410H340381 through LV4410H340592 4410 CUT with PowrReverser Transmission LV4410P345138 through LV4410P345179
Affected Products
John Deere Compact Utility Tractors
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-Deere--Company-Announce-Recall-of-Compact-Utility-Tractors1 |
| Title | CPSC, Deere & Company Announce Recall of Compact Utility Tractors |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/john-deere-tractor.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled John Deere Compact Utility Tractor |
| Hazards › Name | Some of the steel bolts used to secure Roll-Over Protective Structure (ROPS) to the tractor's real axle can shear off, decreasing the strength of the ROPS and its ability to protect the operator, in the event of a roll-over incident. |
| Injuries › Name | John Deere is aware of three incidents where the bolts have sheared off, all which were discovered during factory inspections. There have been no reported injuries. |
| Products › Name | John Deere Compact Utility Tractors |
| Products › Type | Tractors |
| Products › Category I D | 2212 |
| Products › Number Of Units | 300 |
| Recall I D | 2744 |
| Remedies › Name | The company is directly notifying purchasers. Consumers should stop using their tractors immediately and contact a John Deere dealer for a free repair. |
| Retailers › Name | Authorized John Deere dealers nationwide, during January and February 2004, for between $18,000 and $21,500. |
| Recall Date | 2004-04-09T00:00:00 |
| Description | These vehicles are small agricultural tractors that are green with yellow seats and wheels. The following model and serial numbers can be found on the serial number plate on the tractor's frame: Model Serial Range 4210 CUT with Hydrostatic Transmission LV4210H320674 through LV4210H320773 4310 CUT with Hydrostatic Transmission LV4310H331062 through LV4310H331359 4310 CUT with PowrReverser Transmission LV4310P335452 through LV4310P335550 4410 CUT with Hydrostatic Transmission LV4410H340381 through LV4410H340592 4410 CUT with PowrReverser Transmission LV4410P345138 through LV4410P345179 |
| Recall Number | 04545 |
| Manufacturers › Name | John Deere, of Moline, Ill. |
| Consumer Contact | For more information, contact John Deere's Customer Communications Center at (800) 537-8233 between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday and between 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Saturday, or at the John Deere website at www.johndeere.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-04-07T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |
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