The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·08536·Announced 2008-01-16

John Deere Compact Utility Tractors Recalled for Stuck Pedal Hazard

Deere & Company is recalling about 5,400 John Deere Compact Utility Tractors because the forward drive pedal can get stuck, posing a risk of loss of control and injury.

What this means for you

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 (loss of control) 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 5,400 John Deere Compact Utility Tractors, model number 3203. The recall is due to a hazard where the forward drive pedal can get stuck, which poses a risk of loss of control and injury to the operator and bystanders.

The recalled tractors were sold at John Deere dealers nationwide from September 2005 through December 2007 for about $15,500. Deere & Company has received seven reports of incidents, but no injuries have been reported.

Consumers should stop using the recalled vehicles immediately and contact any John Deere dealer to schedule a free repair. Registered owners were sent direct mail notification of this recall. For additional information, consumers can contact Deere & Company at (800) 537-8233 or visit www.johndeere.com.

The recalled product

Product
John Deere Compact Utility Tractors
Manufacturer
Deere & Company, of Moline, Ill.
Category
Vehicle — Tractors
Hazard
Affected units
5,400

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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