The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·18705·Announced 2017-12-12

John Deere Recalls Compact Utility Tractors Due to Rollover Protective Structure Hazard

John Deere is recalling about 3,300 compact utility tractors because the rollover protective structure can loosen and fail to protect the operator during a rollover accident.

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 where the rollover protective structure can fail, posing a risk of injury, but no injuries have been reported.

Plain-English summary

Deere & Company is recalling John Deere model 1023E and 1025R compact utility tractors. The recall involves approximately 3,300 units sold in the United States and 380 units sold in Canada. These tractors are green and yellow with "John Deere" and the model number printed on the hood.

The recall is being issued because the rollover protective structure (ROPS) at the back of the tractor can loosen and fail to protect the operator in a rollover accident, posing a risk of injury. No injuries have been reported in connection with this defect.

The tractors were sold at John Deere dealers nationwide from March 2017 through October 2017 for between $12,000 and $13,900. Consumers should stop using the recalled tractors and contact an authorized John Deere dealer for a free repair. John Deere is also contacting purchasers of the recalled tractors directly.

The recalled product

Product
John Deere Compact Utility Tractors
Manufacturer
Deere & Company, of Moline, Ill.
Category
Consumer Product — Tractors
Hazard
Affected units
3,300

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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