John Deere Recalls Lawn Tractors Due to Crash and Injury Hazards (Recall Alert)
Impact / crash
The hazard
The wheel hubs were not manufactured to specifications and can fail, causing the tractor to lose braking and propulsion, posing crash and injury hazards.
Incidents reported: The firm has received three reports of the lawn tractor not braking properly. One minor injury resulting in bruises and abrasions has been reported.
What to do now
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lawn tractors and contact an authorized John Deere dealer for a free repair. John Deere is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Contact: Deere & Company at 800-537-8233 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET on Saturday, or online at https://www.deere.com/en/parts-and-service/recall-information/ or www.deere.com and click on "Recalls" on the drop-down menu under "Parts & Services" for more information.
About this recall
This recall involves John Deere lawn tractors, models X380 and X390. The tractors are green and yellow. John Deere and the model are printed on the side. The serial number is located on the frame on the front right side of the machine near the engine. Recalled serial number ranges are as follows: Model Serial Number Range X380 - No deck 1M0X380DXNM130065 through 1M0X380DXNM130068 X380 - 48 in. deck 1M0X380AXNM132496 through 1M0X380AXNM132575 X380 - 54 in. deck 1M0X380BXNM131269, 1M0X380BXNM131261, 1M0X380BXNM131277 through 1M0X380BXNM131302, 1M0X380BXNM131306 through 1M0X380BXNM131310 and 1M0X380BXNM131312, 1M0X390AXNM131261 through 1M0X390AXNM131295 and 1M0X390AXNM131298 through 1M0X390AXNM131300
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Photos: U.S. CPSC