John Deere Recalls Compact Utility Tractors Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death (Recall Alert)
This recall was issued August 14, 2013.
- Company
- Deere & Company, Of Moline, Ill.
- Posted
- August 14, 2013
- Recall Number
- 13747
- Quantity
- About 7,000
- Official Source
- View on CPSC website ↗
Reason for Recall
The spring locking pins in the rollover protective system (ROPS) can break and cause the ROPs to fail in the event of a rollover. This presents a risk of serious injury or death to the operator.
Action Taken
Consumers should immediately stop using the compact utility vehicles and contact a John Deere dealer for a free repair. John Deere is contacting all registered owners of the recalled compact utility tractors directly.
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Incidents & Injuries
John Deere received three reports of broken spring locking pins and identified two failed spring locking pins in the manufacturing assembly process. The firm has received no reports of injuries.