John Deere Recalls Riding Lawn Tractors Due to Crash Hazard
Recall 15205 · Aug 4, 2015 · John Deere
1,700
units affected
1,700
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 15205
- Date
- Aug 4, 2015
- Company
- John Deere
- Units affected
- 1,700
- Product
- John Deere lawn tractors
- Product type
- Garden Tractors and Accessories
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
This recall involves John Deere models D110, D125, D130, D140, D155, D160 and D170 lawn tractors with serial numbers beginning with 1GXD. A complete list of serial numbers included in this recall is on the firm's website. The model number is printed on the bottom left and right of the hood in yellow. The brand name is printed on top left and right of the hood in black. The serial number is located on the left side of tractor, under the fender, above the left rear tire.
What can happen
The brake arm on the lawn tractor can fail, posing a crash hazard that could result in serious injury or death.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the recalled lawn tractors immediately and contact a John Deere dealer for a free repair. John Deere is also contacting all registered owners of the recalled lawn tractors directly.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Home Depot, Lowe's and other John Deere dealers nationwide from May 2015 through August 2015 for between $1,700 and $2,700.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled john deere lawn tractors?
Consumers should stop using the recalled lawn tractors immediately and contact a John Deere dealer for a free repair. John Deere is also contacting all registered owners of the recalled lawn tractors directly.
What is the hazard?
The brake arm on the lawn tractor can fail, posing a crash hazard that could result in serious injury or death.
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.