John Deere Recalls Lawn Tractors; Brake Failure Can Cause Loss of Control

Recalled September 14, 2011 · CPSC recall 11326 · John Deere

Hazard

Hardware used to hold the brake assembly to the transmission housing can break. This can cause the brakes to fail, posing an injury hazard due to loss of control.

Remedy

Repair

Units

About 5,200

Incidents / injuries

None

Description

The recalled lawn tractors are green with yellow seats and mower decks. Model D100 tractors are included in this recall. The model number is located on both sides of the tractor's hood. Tractors with the serial numbers below are included in this recall. Serial numbers are located under the right rear fender. - 1GXD100A...BB051247 thru 1GXD100A...BB053312 - 1GXD100E...BB110317 thru 1GXD100E...BB139599

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lawn tractors and contact the company for a free hardware inspection and repair.

Contact

For additional information, contact Deere & Company at (800) 537-8233 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday and between 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET Saturday or visit the firm's website at www.johndeere.com

Product

D100 Lawn Tractors

Manufacturer(s)

Deere & Company of Moline, Ill.

Retailers

John Deere dealers, Lowe's, and Home Depot stores nationwide, except California, from October 2010 through September 2011 for about $1,500.

Made in

United States

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