| December 23, 2003 |
CPSC, Deere & Company Announce Recall of Compact Utility Tractors
The following product safety recall was conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: John Deere 4000 Ten Series Compact Utility Tractors
Units: 1,700
Manufacturer: Deere & Company of Moline, Ill.
Hazard and Product Description: An internal failure may occur within the Hydrostatic
Transmission preventing the transmission from returning to neutral after the pedals are
released. This can allow unexpected movement or cause the tractor to continue moving,
creating a possible risk of injury to the operator or a bystander. The following model and
serial numbers can be found on the serial number plate on the tractor frame:
| Model | Serial Range |
|---|---|
| 4210 CUT with HST | LV4210H220677 through LV4210H221025 |
| 4310 CUT with HST | LV4310H232267 through LV4310H233638 |
| 4410 CUT with HST | LV4410H241367 through LV4410H241821 |
| 4610 CUT with HST | LV4610H260774 through LV4610H260906 |
| 4710 CUT with HST | LV4710H270806 through LV4710H271286 |
Incidents/Injuries: John Deere is aware of several failures of the transmission with no reported injuries.
Sold At: Authorized John Deere dealers nationwide and in Canada from April 2001 to August 2003 for between $18,000 and $27,000.
Manufactured In: U.S.A.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using their tractors immediately and contact a John Deere dealer for a free repair.
Consumer Contact: For more information, contact John Deere’s Customer Communications Center on (800) 537-8233, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am until 6:00 pm (Eastern Time), Saturday, 9:00 am until 3:00 pm, or at the John Deere web site at www.johndeere.com
