The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·11326·Announced 2011-09-14

John Deere Recalls D100 Lawn Tractors Due to Brake Failure Risk

John Deere is recalling about 5,200 D100 lawn tractors because brake hardware can break, causing 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 (brake failure causing 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 is recalling approximately 5,200 John Deere D100 lawn tractors. The recall was issued because the hardware used to hold the brake assembly to the transmission housing can break. This failure can cause the brakes to stop working, posing an injury hazard due to loss of control of the tractor.

The affected tractors are green with yellow seats and mower decks. They were sold at John Deere dealers, Lowe's, and Home Depot stores nationwide, except in California, from October 2010 through September 2011 for about $1,500. The model number is located on both sides of the tractor's hood, and serial numbers are located under the right rear fender. The specific serial number ranges included in the recall are 1GXD100A...BB051247 through 1GXD100A...BB053312 and 1GXD100E...BB110317 through 1GXD100E...BB139599.

No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lawn tractors and contact Deere & Company for a free hardware inspection and repair. For additional information, consumers can call (800) 537-8233 or visit www.johndeere.com.

The recalled product

Product
D100 Lawn Tractors
Affected units
5,200

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.