April
9, 2004
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.
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 Web site at http://www.deere.com/en_US/homeowners/safety/recalls.html