CPSCGeneral Alert
John Deere Recalls Compact Utility Tractors Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)
Published: October 31, 2019Recall ID: 20706Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Front cab support bolts that were torqued improperly during manufacturing can fail during a rollover, posing a crushing injury hazard to the operator.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves green and yellow compact utility tractors with "John Deere" and the model numbers 4044R, 4052R or 4066R printed on the hood. Each of the recalled compact utility tractors has a 17-digit serial number located on the right side of the frame above the front axle. Each serial number included in the recall begins with "1LV" and ends with a six-digit number that falls within the ranges below: Model Serial Number Range 4044R 400284 - 401619 4052R 400381 - 403424 4066R 401588 - 407220
Affected Products
John Deere 4044R, 4052R and 4066R compact utility tractors
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/John-Deere-Recalls-Compact-Utility-Tractors-Due-to-Injury-Hazard-Recall-Alert |
| Title | John Deere Recalls Compact Utility Tractors Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert) |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/1_38.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled John Deere 4R Series compact utility tractor |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/2_37.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Serial number location of recalled John Deere 4R compact utility tractors |
| Hazards › Name | Front cab support bolts that were torqued improperly during manufacturing can fail during a rollover, posing a crushing injury hazard to the operator. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported |
| Products › Name | John Deere 4044R, 4052R and 4066R compact utility tractors |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 5,700 (In addition, about 1,650 were sold in Canada) |
| Recall I D | 8691 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled compact utility tractors and contact an authorized John Deere dealer for a free repair. John Deere is contacting all known purchasers directly. |
| Retailers › Name | John Deere dealers nationwide from October 2016 through September 2019 for between $40,000 and $50,000. |
| Recall Date | 2019-10-31T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves green and yellow compact utility tractors with "John Deere" and the model numbers 4044R, 4052R or 4066R printed on the hood. Each of the recalled compact utility tractors has a 17-digit serial number located on the right side of the frame above the front axle. Each serial number included in the recall begins with "1LV" and ends with a six-digit number that falls within the ranges below: Model Serial Number Range 4044R 400284 - 401619 4052R 400381 - 403424 4066R 401588 - 407220 |
| Recall Number | 20706 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Deere & Company, of Moline, Ill. |
| Remedy Options › Option | Repair |
| Inconjunctions › U R L | http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2019/71493r-eng.php |
| Consumer Contact | Deere & Company at 800-537-8233 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET on Saturday, or online at www.deere.com and click on “Recalls” on the drop-down menu under “Parts & Services” for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2019-10-31T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |