CPSCGeneral Alert
John Deere Recalls Lawn Tractors; Brake Failure Can Cause Loss of Control
Published: September 14, 2011Recall ID: 11326Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Hardware used to hold the brake assembly to the transmission housing can break. This can cause the brakes to fail, posing an injury hazard due to loss of control.
Product Description & Identification
The recalled lawn tractors are green with yellow seats and mower decks. Model D100 tractors are included in this recall. The model number is located on both sides of the tractor's hood. Tractors with the serial numbers below are included in this recall. Serial numbers are located under the right rear fender. - 1GXD100A...BB051247 thru 1GXD100A...BB053312 - 1GXD100E...BB110317 thru 1GXD100E...BB139599
Affected Products
D100 Lawn Tractors
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2011/John-Deere-Recalls-Lawn-Tractors-Brake-Failure-Can-Cause-Loss-of-Control |
| Title | John Deere Recalls Lawn Tractors; Brake Failure Can Cause Loss of Control |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/11325%20%281%29.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Picture of recalled Lawn Tractor |
| Hazards › Name | Hardware used to hold the brake assembly to the transmission housing can break. This can cause the brakes to fail, posing an injury hazard due to loss of control. |
| Injuries › Name | None |
| Products › Name | D100 Lawn Tractors |
| Products › Type | Garden Tractors and Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 68417 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 5,200 |
| Recall I D | 763 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lawn tractors and contact the company for a free hardware inspection and repair. |
| Retailers › Name | John Deere dealers, Lowe's, and Home Depot stores nationwide, except California, from October 2010 through September 2011 for about $1,500. |
| Recall Date | 2011-09-14T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recalled lawn tractors are green with yellow seats and mower decks. Model D100 tractors are included in this recall. The model number is located on both sides of the tractor's hood. Tractors with the serial numbers below are included in this recall. Serial numbers are located under the right rear fender. - 1GXD100A...BB051247 thru 1GXD100A...BB053312 - 1GXD100E...BB110317 thru 1GXD100E...BB139599 |
| Recall Number | 11326 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Deere & Company of Moline, Ill. |
| Remedy Options › Option | Repair |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Deere & Company at (800) 537-8233 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday and between 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET Saturday or visit the firm's website at www.johndeere.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2016-07-06T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |