John Deere Recalls Compact Utility Tractors Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)
Recall 18705 · Dec 12, 2017 · John Deere
3,300
units affected
3,300
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18705
- Date
- Dec 12, 2017
- Company
- John Deere
- Units affected
- 3,300
- Product
- John Deere Compact Utility Tractors
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
This recall involves John Deere model 1023E and 1025R compact utility tractors. They are green and yellow with "John Deere" and the model number printed on the hood of the tractor. The serial number is located on the right side of the frame by the front right tire. A complete list of serial numbers included in this recall is available at www.JohnDeere.com/1023E-1025R-ROPSbolt-Recall
What can happen
The rollover protective structure (ROPS) at the back of the tractor can loosen and fail to protect the operator in a rollover accident, posing a risk of injury.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the recalled compact utility tractors and contact an authorized John Deere dealer for a free repair. John Deere is contacting purchasers of the recalled tractors directly.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- Sold at
- John Deere dealers nationwide from March 2017 through October 2017 for between $12,000 and $13,900.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled john deere compact utility tractors?
Consumers should stop using the recalled compact utility tractors and contact an authorized John Deere dealer for a free repair. John Deere is contacting purchasers of the recalled tractors directly.
What is the hazard?
The rollover protective structure (ROPS) at the back of the tractor can loosen and fail to protect the operator in a rollover accident, posing a risk of injury.
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.