Deere & Company Recalls Lawn Tractors, Blade Could Operate While Mower Unattended
Recall 06577 · Aug 29, 2006 · Deere & Company
16,000
units affected
16,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 06577
- Date
- Aug 29, 2006
- Company
- Deere & Company
- Units affected
- 16,000
- Product
- John Deere X300 Select Series Lawn Tractors
- Product type
- Tractors
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
These John Deere X300 Select Series lawn tractors 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, which is located just above the front wheel axle on the right side of the tractor. Model Serial Number Ranges X300 M0X300A012380 - 012875 X300 M0X300C020339 - 024949 X300 M0X300D011842 - 012375 X304 M0X304A013047 - 013964 X320 M0X320A017344 - 020858 X324 M0X324A012658 - 013220 X340 M0X340A012667 - 013498
What can happen
A problem in the manufacturing process could cause damage to the circuit in the interlock module. If the interlock module fails, the mower blades will be able to run with no operator on the tractor seat. Consumers could suffer injuries from contact with operating blades.
The fix
The company is directly notifying those consumers who purchased an affected tractor. Consumers should contact a John Deere dealer for a free repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- No incidents or injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Authorized John Deere dealers nationwide from April 2006 through May 2006 for between $2,800 and $5,000.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled john deere x300 select series lawn tractors?
The company is directly notifying those consumers who purchased an affected tractor. Consumers should contact a John Deere dealer for a free repair.
What is the hazard?
A problem in the manufacturing process could cause damage to the circuit in the interlock module. If the interlock module fails, the mower blades will be able to run with no operator on the tractor seat. Consumers could suffer injuries from contact with operating blades.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.