John Deere Recalls Compact Utility Tractors Due to Risk of Injury (Recall Alert)
Recall 21776 · Aug 19, 2021 · John Deere
200
units affected
200
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 21776
- Date
- Aug 19, 2021
- Company
- John Deere
- Units affected
- 200
- Product
- John Deere compact utility tractors
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
This recall involves John Deere compact utility tractors with model numbers 4044M, 4044R, 4052M, 4052R, 4066M or 4066R printed on the hood. The recalled compact utility tractors were sold in green and yellow and come in both open operator station and cab configurations. "John Deere" is also printed on the hood. The serial number is located on the frame on the front right side of the machine near the engine and begins with 1LV. A list of serial numbers included in this recall is available at www.JohnDeere.com/WheelSpacerBoltRecall.
What can happen
Rear wheel spacer bolts that were torqued improperly during manufacturing can cause the wheel to fall off during use. This can result in the tractor overturning, posing an injury hazard to the operator.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled tractors and contact an authorized John Deere dealer for a free inspection and repair of the wheel mounting bolts. John Deere is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- John Deere has received one report of a wheel falling off. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- John Deere dealers nationwide from December 2020 through June 2021 for between $30,000 and $56,000.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled john deere compact utility tractors?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled tractors and contact an authorized John Deere dealer for a free inspection and repair of the wheel mounting bolts. John Deere is contacting all known purchasers directly.
What is the hazard?
Rear wheel spacer bolts that were torqued improperly during manufacturing can cause the wheel to fall off during use. This can result in the tractor overturning, posing an injury hazard to the operator.
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.