CPSC recall · Reported September 30, 2009
Compact Tractors Recalled by John Deere Due to Injury Hazard
An incorrectly sized differential was installed in the tractor transaxle affecting the engagement of the differential lock and causing the tractor to turn to the left when braking…
Deere & Company, of Moline, Ill. recalled The recalled tractors have model numbers 3032E and 3038E painted on the side of the tract….
Compact Tractors Recalled by John Deere Due to Injury Hazard was recalled by Deere & Company, of Moline, Ill. in September 30, 2009. Reason: An incorrectly sized differential was installed in the tractor transaxle affecting the engagement of the diff…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled vehicles immediately and contact a John Deere de…. Verify recall #09772 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Deere & Company, of Moline, Ill. issued this CPSC recall-An incorrectly sized differential was installed in the tractor transaxle affecting the engagement of the diff….
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- September 30, 2009
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #09772 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 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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Product description
The recalled tractors have model numbers 3032E and 3038E painted on the side of the tractor. The serial number plate is on the tractor frame above the front wheel to the right of the operator. The recall includes the following serial numbers: Tractor Model Serial Numbers 3032E LV3032E111981 - LV3032E111988 LV3032E111990 - LV3032E111993 LV3032E111996 LV3032E111999 - LV3032E112001 LV3032E112003 - LV3032E112019 LV3032E112022 - LV3032E112024 LV3032E112029 LV3032E112031 - LV3032E112032 LV3032E112046 - LV3032E112047 LV3032E112049 LV3032E112052 LV3032E140285 Tractor Model Serial Numbers 3038E LV3038E111798 LV3038E111804 - LV3038E111805 LV3038E111808 LV3038E111810 LV3038E111815 LV3038E111817 - LV3038E111818 LV3038E111820 - LV3038E111823 LV3038E111825 - LV3038E111827 LV3038E111829 - LV3038E111832 LV3038E111835 - LV3038E111840 LV3038E111842 LV3038E111844 - LV3038E111850 LV3038E111853 - LV3038E111854 LV3038E111856 LV3038E111871 - LV3038E111872 LV3038E111875 - LV3038E111876 LV3038E111879 - LV3038E111881 LV3038E111883 - LV3038E111884 LV3038E111888 - LV3038E111889 LV3038E140226 LV3038E140234
Reason for recall
An incorrectly sized differential was installed in the tractor transaxle affecting the engagement of the differential lock and causing the tractor to turn to the left when braking. This causes the vehicle to veer left when the brake is applied, posing a risk of collision and injury to the operator and bystanders.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should stop using the recalled vehicles immediately and contact a John Deere dealer to schedule a free repair. John Deere tractor dealers were notified of this recall and registered owners of the recalled tractors will be directly contacted by the firm.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 09772 |
| Date reported | September 30, 2009 |
| Date initiated | September 30, 2009 |
| Recalling firm | Deere & Company, of Moline, Ill. |
| Affected scope | About 90 |
| 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 a John Deere dealer to schedule a free repair. John Dee…
- Check the recall number (09772) 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.
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