The rollover protective structure at the back of the tractor can loosen
December 14, 2017Deere & Company of Moline, Ill., is recalling about 3,700 John Deere compact utility tractors sold in the U.S. and Canada.
The rollover protective structure at the back of the tractor can loosen and fail to protect the operator in a rollover accident, posing a risk of injury.
No incidents or injuries are reported.
This recall involves John Deere model 1023E and 1025R compact utility tractors that are green and yellow with John Deere and the model number printed on the hood of the tractor. The serial number is located on the right side of the frame by the front right tire.
A complete list of serial numbers included in this recall is available at www.JohnDeere.com/1023E-1025R-ROPSbolt-Recall.
The tractors, manufactured in the U.S., were sold at John Deere dealers nationwide from March 2017, through October 2017, for between $12,000 and $13,900.
What to do
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.
Consumers may contact Deere & Company at 800-537-8233 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. (ET) Monday through Friday, Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (ET) or online at www.deere.com and select Product Recall Information on the drop-down menu under Parts & Services for more information.