John Deere Recalls 4000 Ten Series Compact Utility Tractors
Deere & Company is recalling 1,700 John Deere 4000 Ten Series tractors because a transmission failure may prevent the vehicle from returning to neutral, posing an injury 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 (unexpected movement) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.
Plain-English summary
Deere & Company is recalling approximately 1,700 John Deere 4000 Ten Series Compact Utility Tractors. The affected models include the 4210, 4310, 4410, 4610, and 4710 CUT with Hydrostatic Transmission (HST). These tractors were sold by authorized John Deere dealers in the United States and Canada from April 2001 to August 2003 for between $18,000 and $27,000.
The recall is due to a potential internal failure within the Hydrostatic Transmission. This failure may prevent the transmission from returning to neutral after the pedals are released, which could allow the tractor to continue moving unexpectedly. This creates a possible risk of injury to the operator or a bystander. John Deere is aware of several transmission failures but has reported no injuries.
Consumers should stop using their tractors immediately and contact a John Deere dealer for a free repair. Specific model and serial number ranges are listed on the tractor frame's serial number plate. For more information, consumers can contact John Deere's Customer Communications Center at (800) 537-8233 or visit www.johndeere.com.
The recalled product
- Product
- John Deere 4000 Ten Series Compact Utility Tractors
- Manufacturer
- Deere & Company, of Moline, Ill.
- Category
- Consumer Product — Tractors
- Affected units
- 1,700
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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