John Deere Recalls Compact Utility Tractors Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)

Recalled October 31, 2019 · CPSC recall 20706 · John Deere

Recalled John Deere 4R Series compact utility tractor

Serial number location of recalled John Deere 4R compact utility tractors

Hazard

Front cab support bolts that were torqued improperly during manufacturing can fail during a rollover, posing a crushing injury hazard to the operator.

Remedy

Repair

Units

About 5,700 (In addition, about 1,650 were sold in Canada)

Incidents / injuries

None reported

Description

This recall involves green and yellow compact utility tractors with "John Deere" and the model numbers 4044R, 4052R or 4066R printed on the hood. Each of the recalled compact utility tractors has a 17-digit serial number located on the right side of the frame above the front axle. Each serial number included in the recall begins with "1LV" and ends with a six-digit number that falls within the ranges below: Model Serial Number Range 4044R 400284 - 401619 4052R 400381 - 403424 4066R 401588 - 407220

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled compact utility tractors and contact an authorized John Deere dealer for a free repair. John Deere is contacting all known purchasers directly.

Contact

Deere & Company at 800-537-8233 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET on Saturday, or online at www.deere.com and click on “Recalls” on the drop-down menu under “Parts & Services” for more information.

Product

John Deere 4044R, 4052R and 4066R compact utility tractors

Manufacturer(s)

Deere & Company, of Moline, Ill.

Retailers

John Deere dealers nationwide from October 2016 through September 2019 for between $40,000 and $50,000.

Made in

United States

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →