CPSC recall · Reported August 19, 2021
John Deere Recalls Compact Utility Tractors Due to Risk of Injury (Recall Alert)
Rear wheel spacer bolts that were torqued improperly during manufacturing can cause the wheel to fall off during use. This can result in the tractor overturning, posing an injury …
Deere & Company, of Moline, Ill. recalled This recall involves John Deere compact utility tractors with model numbers 4044M, 4044R,….
John Deere Recalls Compact Utility Tractors Due to Risk of Injury (Recall Alert) was recalled by Deere & Company, of Moline, Ill. in August 19, 2021. Reason: Rear wheel spacer bolts that were torqued improperly during manufacturing can cause the wheel to fall off dur…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled tractors and contact an authorized J…. Verify recall #21776 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Deere & Company, of Moline, Ill. issued this CPSC recall-Rear wheel spacer bolts that were torqued improperly during manufacturing can cause the wheel to fall off dur….
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- agency class
- August 19, 2021
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #21776 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
This recall involves John Deere compact utility tractors with model numbers 4044M, 4044R, 4052M, 4052R, 4066M or 4066R printed on the hood. The recalled compact utility tractors were sold in green and yellow and come in both open operator station and cab configurations. "John Deere" is also printed on the hood. The serial number is located on the frame on the front right side of the machine near the engine and begins with 1LV. A list of serial numbers included in this recall is available at www.JohnDeere.com/WheelSpacerBoltRecall.
Reason for recall
Rear wheel spacer bolts that were torqued improperly during manufacturing can cause the wheel to fall off during use. This can result in the tractor overturning, posing an injury hazard to the operator.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled tractors and contact an authorized John Deere dealer for a free inspection and repair of the wheel mounting bolts. John Deere is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 21776 |
| Date reported | August 19, 2021 |
| Date initiated | August 19, 2021 |
| Recalling firm | Deere & Company, of Moline, Ill. |
| Affected scope | About 200 |
| 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 immediately stop using the recalled tractors and contact an authorized John Deere dealer for a free inspection a…
- Check the recall number (21776) 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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