December
23, 2003
Name
of Product: John
Deere 4000 Ten Series Compact Utility Tractors
Units:
1,700
Manufacturer:
Deere &
Company of Moline, Ill.
Hazard
and Product Description: 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
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 LV4710H271286 |
Sold
At: Authorized
John Deere dealers nationwide and in Canada from April 2001 to August 2003 for
between $18,000 and $27,000.
Manufactured
In: U.S.A.
Remedy:
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 on (800) 537-8233, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am until 6:00 pm (Eastern Time), Saturday, 9:00 am until 3:00 pm, or at the John Deere web site at http://www.deere.com/en_US/homeowners/safety/recalls.html