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CPSC, Deere & Company Announce Recall of Compact Utility Tractors

Reported: April 9, 2004 Initiated: April 9, 2004 #04545

Product Description

These vehicles are small agricultural tractors that are green with yellow seats and wheels. The following model and serial numbers can be found on the serial number plate on the tractor's frame: Model Serial Range 4210 CUT with Hydrostatic Transmission LV4210H320674 through LV4210H320773 4310 CUT with Hydrostatic Transmission LV4310H331062 through LV4310H331359 4310 CUT with PowrReverser Transmission LV4310P335452 through LV4310P335550 4410 CUT with Hydrostatic Transmission LV4410H340381 through LV4410H340592 4410 CUT with PowrReverser Transmission LV4410P345138 through LV4410P345179

Reason for Recall

Some of the steel bolts used to secure Roll-Over Protective Structure (ROPS) to the tractor's real axle can shear off, decreasing the strength of the ROPS and its ability to protect the operator, in the event of a roll-over incident.

Remedy

The company is directly notifying purchasers. Consumers should stop using their tractors immediately and contact a John Deere dealer for a free repair.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
These vehicles are small agricultural tractors that are green with yellow seats and wheels. The following model and serial numbers can be found on the serial number plate on the tractor's frame: Model Serial Range 4210 CUT with Hydrostatic Transmission LV4210H320674 through LV4210H320773 4310 CUT with Hydrostatic Transmission LV4310H331062 through LV4310H331359 4310 CUT with PowrReverser Transmission LV4310P335452 through LV4310P335550 4410 CUT with Hydrostatic Transmission LV4410H340381 through LV4410H340592 4410 CUT with PowrReverser Transmission LV4410P345138 through LV4410P345179. Recalled by John Deere, of Moline, Ill.. Units affected: 300.
Why was this product recalled?
Some of the steel bolts used to secure Roll-Over Protective Structure (ROPS) to the tractor's real axle can shear off, decreasing the strength of the ROPS and its ability to protect the operator, in the event of a roll-over incident.
What should consumers do?
The company is directly notifying purchasers. Consumers should stop using their tractors immediately and contact a John Deere dealer for a free repair.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on April 9, 2004. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 04545.