The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·18718·Announced 2018-01-31

John Deere Recalls Compact Utility Tractors Due to Brake Failure

John Deere is recalling about 600 model 2025R compact utility tractors because the brakes can fail, posing crash and injury hazards.

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) where injury has not yet been reported, which corresponds to a score of 3 (High) per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Deere & Company is recalling about 600 John Deere model 2025R compact utility tractors. The recall was issued because the brakes on these tractors can fail, which poses crash and injury hazards. In addition to the units sold in the United States, five tractors were sold in Canada.

The affected tractors are green and yellow with "John Deere" and the model number located on the hood. The serial number is located on the right side of the frame by the front right tire. The serial numbers of the affected tractors are within the range 1LV2025R×HJ100101 - 101005. These tractors were sold at John Deere dealers nationwide from July 2017 through October 2017 for about $16,200.

No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall. Consumers should stop using the recalled compact utility tractors and contact an authorized John Deere dealer for a free repair. John Deere is contacting purchasers of the recalled tractors directly. For more information, consumers can contact Deere & Company at 800-537-8233 or visit www.deere.com and select Product Recall Information under Services & Support.

The recalled product

Product
John Deere Compact Utility Tractors
Manufacturer
Deere & Company, of Moline, Ill.
Category
Consumer Product — Agricultural Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
600

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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