John Deere Recalls LT Series Lawn Tractors Due to Fuel Tank Fire Hazard
Deere & Company is recalling about 8,000 John Deere LT series lawn tractors because the fuel tank can crack and leak, posing a fire and burn risk.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (fire/burn hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.
Plain-English summary
Deere & Company, of Moline, Ill., is recalling about 8,000 John Deere LT series lawn tractors. The recall involves specific models manufactured from December 2000 through January 2001, including the LT 133A, LT 155B, LT 155C, LT 166E, LT 166F, LT 166G, and LT 166J. These tractors feature a 38", 42", or 48" mower deck, a 13 to 16 horsepower engine, and are green with yellow trim. The model and serial numbers are printed on the hood and located on a plate in front of the seat, respectively.
The fuel tank on these tractors can crack and leak fuel, which poses a fire hazard and a risk of burn injuries to consumers. Deere has received 91 reports of fuel tanks cracking, but no fires or injuries have been reported.
Consumers should stop using the recalled lawn tractors immediately and contact their nearest John Deere dealer to arrange for a free replacement fuel tank to be installed. For additional information, consumers can contact Deere at (800) 537-8233 or visit www.deere.com.
The recalled product
- Product
- John Deere LT series Lawn Tractors
- Manufacturer
- Deere & Company, of Moline, Ill.
- Category
- Consumer Product — Lawn Tractors
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 8,000
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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