John Deere Recalls Lawn and Garden Tractors Due to Laceration Hazard (Recall Alert)
Recall 16765 · Aug 4, 2016 · John Deere
5,400
units affected
5,400
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16765
- Date
- Aug 4, 2016
- Company
- John Deere
- Units affected
- 5,400
- Product
- Lawn and garden tractors
- Product type
- Garden Tractors and Accessories
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Cuts
The product
This recall involves John Deere models X710, X730, X734, X738, and X739 lawn and garden tractors with serial numbers beginning with 1M0X. A complete list of serial numbers included in this recall is available on the firm's website. The lawn and garden tractors have "John Deere" printed on the side and are green and yellow with yellow rims. The model number is on both sides of the engine hood. The serial number is located on the right side, below the foot rest.
What can happen
The reverse implement option (RIO) system can fail, posing a laceration hazard to bystanders. RIO is a safety system that shuts off power to the mower blades when the machine is placed into reverse.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled tractors and contact a John Deere dealer for a free repair. John Deere is contacting all registered owners of the recalled lawn and garden tractors directly.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- Sold at
- John Deere independent dealers nationwide from December 2015 through July 2016 for between $8,800 and $11,700.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled lawn and garden tractors?
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled tractors and contact a John Deere dealer for a free repair. John Deere is contacting all registered owners of the recalled lawn and garden tractors directly.
What is the hazard?
The reverse implement option (RIO) system can fail, posing a laceration hazard to bystanders. RIO is a safety system that shuts off power to the mower blades when the machine is placed into reverse.
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.