Safety regulator, Deere & Company Announce Recall of Compact Utility Tractors
Recall 04527 · Dec 23, 2003 · Deere & Company
1,700
units affected
1,700
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 04527
- Date
- Dec 23, 2003
- Company
- Deere & Company
- Units affected
- 1,700
- Product
- John Deere 4000 Ten Series Compact Utility Tractors
- Product type
- Tractors
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
The following model and serial numbers can be found on the serial number plate on the tractor frame: Model Serial Range 4210 CUT with HST LV4210H220677 through LV4210H221025 4310 CUT with HST LV4310H232267 through LV4310H233638 4410 CUT with HST LV4410H241367 through LV4410H241821 4610 CUT with HST LV4610H260774 through LV4610H260906 4710 CUT with HST LV4710H270806 through LV4710H27128
What can happen
An internal failure may occur within the Hydrostatic Transmission preventing the transmission from returning to neutral after the pedals are released. This can allow unexpected movement or cause the tractor to continue moving, creating a possible risk of injury to the operator or a bystander.
The fix
Consumers should stop using their tractors immediately and contact a John Deere dealer for a free repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- John Deere is aware of several failures of the transmission, with no reported injuries.
- Sold at
- Authorized John Deere dealers nationwide and in Canada, from April 2001 to August 2003, for between $18,000 and $27,000.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled john deere 4000 ten series compact utility tractors?
Consumers should stop using their tractors immediately and contact a John Deere dealer for a free repair.
What is the hazard?
An internal failure may occur within the Hydrostatic Transmission preventing the transmission from returning to neutral after the pedals are released. This can allow unexpected movement or cause the tractor to continue moving, creating a possible risk of injury to the operator or a bystander.
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.