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Recalled John Deere Compact Utility Tractor
Some of the steel bolts used to secure Roll Over Protective Structure (ROPS) to the tractor's real axle can shear off, decreasing the strength of the ROPS and its ability to protect the operator in the event of a roll over incident.
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For more information, contact John Deere's Customer Communications Center at (800) 537-8233 between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday and between 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Saturday, or at the John Deere website at www.johndeere.com.
Recall Details
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), John Deere, of Moline, Ill., is voluntarily recalling 300 John Deere Compact Utility Tractors. Some of the steel bolts used to secure Roll Over Protective Structure (ROPS) to the tractor's real axle can shear off, decreasing the strength of the ROPS and its ability to protect the operator in the event of a roll over incident.
Name of Product: John Deere Compact Utility Tractors
Units: 300
Manufacturer: John Deere, of Moline, Ill.
Hazard: Some of the steel bolts used to secure Roll Over Protective Structure (ROPS) to the tractor's real axle can shear off, decreasing the strength of the ROPS and its ability to protect the operator in the event of a roll over incident.
Incidents/Injuries: John Deere is aware of three incidents where the bolts have sheared off, all which were discovered during factory inspections. There have been no reported injuries.
Description: These vehicles are small agricultural tractors that are green with yellow seats and wheels. The following model and serial numbers can be found on the serial number plate on the tractor's frame:
| Model | Serial Range |
|---|---|
| 4210 CUT with Hydrostatic Transmission | LV4210H320674 through LV4210H320773 |
| 4310 CUT with Hydrostatic Transmission | LV4310H331062 through LV4310H331359 |
| 4310 CUT with PowrReverser Transmission | LV4310P335452 through LV4310P335550 |
| 4410 CUT with Hydrostatic Transmission | LV4410H340381 through LV4410H340592 |
| 4410 CUT with PowrReverser Transmission | LV4410P345138 through LV4410P345179 |
Sold at: Authorized John Deere dealers nationwide during January and February 2004 for between $18,000 and $21,500.
Manufactured In: United States of America
Remedy: The company is directly notifying purchasers. Consumers should stop using their tractors immediately and contact a John Deere dealer for a free repair.
Consumer Contact: For more information, contact John Deere's Customer Communications Center at (800) 537-8233 between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday and between 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Saturday, or at the John Deere website at www.johndeere.com.
The company is directly notifying purchasers. Consumers should stop using their tractors immediately and contact a John Deere dealer for a free repair.
John Deere is aware of three incidents where the bolts have sheared off, all which were discovered during factory inspections. There have been no reported injuries.
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