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CPSC recall · Reported January 16, 2008

John Deere Tractors Recalled Due to Collision Hazard

The forward drive pedal can get stuck, posing a risk of loss of control and injury to the operator and bystanders.

Recall #
08536
Affected scope
About 5,400
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Deere & Company, of Moline, Ill. recalled The recalled tractor is model number 3203, which is painted on the side of the tractor. T… - a moderate-severity action.

John Deere Tractors Recalled Due to Collision Hazard was recalled by Deere & Company, of Moline, Ill. in January 16, 2008. Reason: The forward drive pedal can get stuck, posing a risk of loss of control and injury to the operator and bystan…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled vehicles immediately and contact any John Deere …. Verify recall #08536 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Deere & Company, of Moline, Ill. issued this moderate-severity CPSC recall-The forward drive pedal can get stuck, posing a risk of loss of control and injury to the operator and bystan….

Moderate
severity level
January 16, 2008
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #08536 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This CPSC action (record #08536) was formally reported on January 16, 2008. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. Deere & Company, of Moline, Ill. is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records list the affected scope as About 5,400.

The documented reason for this recall is: The forward drive pedal can get stuck, posing a risk of loss of control and injury to the operator and bystanders. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: Consumers should stop using the recalled vehicles immediately and contact any John Deere dealer to schedule a free repair. Registered owners were sent direct mail notification of this recall. - consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

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Where this recall sits in the database

Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

About 5,400

Related Recalls

6

6 from same agency

Product description

The recalled tractor is model number 3203, which is painted on the side of the tractor. The recall includes the following serial numbers: LV3203H000001 through LV3203H000010 LV3203H190001 through LV3203H193434 LV3203H393093 LV3203H394001 through LV3203H396669 The serial number plate is located on the tractor's frame above the right front wheel.

Reason for recall

The forward drive pedal can get stuck, posing a risk of loss of control and injury to the operator and bystanders.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should stop using the recalled vehicles immediately and contact any John Deere dealer to schedule a free repair. Registered owners were sent direct mail notification of this recall.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class Moderate
Status Active
Recall number 08536
Date reported January 16, 2008
Date initiated January 16, 2008
Recalling firm Deere & Company, of Moline, Ill.
Affected scope About 5,400
Distribution Not disclosed
Official source CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should stop using the recalled vehicles immediately and contact any John Deere dealer to schedule a free repair. Regist…

  • Check the recall number (08536) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
  • Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
The recalled tractor is model number 3203, which is painted on the side of the tractor. The recall includes the following serial numbers: LV3203H000001 through LV3203H000010 LV3203H190001 through LV3203H193434 LV3203H393093 LV3203H394001 through LV3203H396669 The serial number plate is located on the tractor's frame above the right front wheel.. Recalled by Deere & Company, of Moline, Ill.. Units affected: About 5,400.
Why was this product recalled?
The forward drive pedal can get stuck, posing a risk of loss of control and injury to the operator and bystanders.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should stop using the recalled vehicles immediately and contact any John Deere dealer to schedule a free repair. Registered owners were sent direct mail notification of this recall.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on January 16, 2008. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 08536.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (08536) against your product. Visit the official CPSC website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
How do I report an injury from a recalled product?
Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: CPSC, reported January 16, 2008. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.