John Deere Recalls Lawn Tractors; Brake Failure Can Cause Loss of Control
Recall 11326 · Sep 14, 2011 · John Deere
5,200
units affected
5,200
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 11326
- Date
- Sep 14, 2011
- Company
- John Deere
- Units affected
- 5,200
- Product
- D100 Lawn Tractors
- Product type
- Garden Tractors and Accessories
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
The recalled lawn tractors are green with yellow seats and mower decks. Model D100 tractors are included in this recall. The model number is located on both sides of the tractor's hood. Tractors with the serial numbers below are included in this recall. Serial numbers are located under the right rear fender. - 1GXD100A...BB051247 thru 1GXD100A...BB053312 - 1GXD100E...BB110317 thru 1GXD100E...BB139599
What can happen
Hardware used to hold the brake assembly to the transmission housing can break. This can cause the brakes to fail, posing an injury hazard due to loss of control.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lawn tractors and contact the company for a free hardware inspection and repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None
- Sold at
- John Deere dealers, Lowe's, and Home Depot stores nationwide, except California, from October 2010 through September 2011 for about $1,500.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled d100 lawn tractors?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lawn tractors and contact the company for a free hardware inspection and repair.
What is the hazard?
Hardware used to hold the brake assembly to the transmission housing can break. This can cause the brakes to fail, posing an injury hazard due to loss of control.
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.