CPSC, Deere & Company Announce Recall of Compact Utility Tractors
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2003-12-23). Hazards: injury. About 1,700 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 04527 |
| Published | 2003-12-23 |
| Last updated | 2025-04-01 |
| Product category | Tractors |
| Products | John Deere 4000 Ten Series Compact Utility Tractors |
| Firm named in the title | Deere & Company |
| Firms | Deere & Company, of Moline, Ill. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 1,700 |
| Hazard classes | injury |
| Remedy classes | repair, stop use |
| Sold | Authorized John Deere dealers nationwide and in Canada, from April 2001 to August 2003, for between $18,000 and $27,000. |
Description
The following model and serial numbers can be found on the serial number plate on the tractor frame: Model Serial Range 4210 CUT with HST LV4210H220677 through LV4210H221025 4310 CUT with HST LV4310H232267 through LV4310H233638 4410 CUT with HST LV4410H241367 through LV4410H241821 4610 CUT with HST LV4610H260774 through LV4610H260906 4710 CUT with HST LV4710H270806 through LV4710H27128
Hazard
An internal failure may occur within the Hydrostatic Transmission preventing the transmission from returning to neutral after the pedals are released. This can allow unexpected movement or cause the tractor to continue moving, creating a possible risk of injury to the operator or a bystander.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using their tractors immediately and contact a John Deere dealer for a free repair.
Incidents and injuries
John Deere is aware of several failures of the transmission, with no reported injuries.
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