Moderate Recalled September 14, 2011 About 5,200 units Updated July 6, 2016

John Deere Recalls Lawn Tractors; Brake Failure Can Cause Loss of Control

The hazard

Hardware used to hold the brake assembly to the transmission housing can break. This can cause the brakes to fail, posing an injury hazard due to loss of control.

Incidents reported: None

What to do now

Repair

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lawn tractors and contact the company for a free hardware inspection and repair.

Contact: For additional information, contact Deere & Company at (800) 537-8233 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday and between 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET Saturday or visit the firm's website at www.johndeere.com

About this recall

The recalled lawn tractors are green with yellow seats and mower decks. Model D100 tractors are included in this recall. The model number is located on both sides of the tractor's hood. Tractors with the serial numbers below are included in this recall. Serial numbers are located under the right rear fender. - 1GXD100A...BB051247 thru 1GXD100A...BB053312 - 1GXD100E...BB110317 thru 1GXD100E...BB139599

Product photos

Picture of recalled Lawn Tractor
Picture of recalled Lawn Tractor

Photos: U.S. CPSC