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John Deere Compact Utility Tractors

CPSC Recall #13-747 — August 14, 2013

Recall Summary

Recall Number13-747
Recall DateAugust 14, 2013
Remedy TypeRepair
Units AffectedAbout 7,000
Manufactured InUnited States

Where It Was Sold

John Deere dealers nationwide from February 2013 through July 2013 for between $11
500 and $35
700.

Product

John Deere Compact Utility Tractors

Description

This recall involves 19 models of John Deere 1000, 2000, 3000 and 4000 series compact utility tractors manufactured between February 2013 and July 2013. The tractors are green and yellow with a foldable black, metal rollover protection bar that extends above the operator's head. The model number is on the hood. The serial number is located on the right hand side of the frame above the front axle. Compact utility tractors with serial numbers in the following ranges are included in this recall:     Model Number Vehicle Identification Number Ranges 1023E 1LV1023EXXX310006 to 1LV1023EXXX310083 1025R 1LV1025RXXX111788 to 1LV1025RXXX116214 2025R 1LV2025RXXX110121 to 1LV2025RXXX110202 2032R 1LV2032RXXX110008 to 1LV2032RXXX110283 2320H 1LV2320HXXX712151 to 1LV2320HXXX712593 2520H 1LV2520HXXX811702 to 1LV2520HXXX811703 2720H 1LV2720HLCH511543 (Only) 3320H 1LV3320HXXX910198 to 1LV3320HXXX910700 3320P 1LV3320PXXX910129 to 1LV3320PXXX910299 3520H 1LV3520HXXX910239 to 1LV3520HXXX910579 3520P 1LV3520PXXX910098 to 1LV3520PXXX910188 3720H 1LV3720HXXX910181 to 1LV3720HXXX910429 4120H 1LV4120HXXX916152 to 1LV4120HXXX916350 4120P 1LV4120PXXX916013 to 1LV4120PXXX916014 4320H 1LV4320HXXX916166 to 1LV4320HXXX916420 4320P 1LV4320PXXX916036 to 1LV4320PXXX916112 4520H 1LV4520HXXX916127 to 1LV4520HXXX916276 4520P 1LV4520PXXX916034 to 1LV4520PXXX916135 4720H 1LV4720HXXX916129 to 1LV4720HXXX916919

Hazard

The spring locking pins in the rollover protective system (ROPS) can break and cause the ROPs to fail in the event of a rollover. This presents a risk of serious injury or death to the operator.

Incidents & Injuries

John Deere received three reports of broken spring locking pins and identified two failed spring locking pins in the manufacturing assembly process. The firm has received no reports of injuries.

Remedy Instructions

Consumers should immediately stop using the compact utility vehicles and contact a John Deere dealer for a free repair. John Deere is contacting all registered owners of the recalled compact utility tractors directly.

What Should You Do?

Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Repair at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly — either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Repair) at no cost to you.

Yes. If you were injured by a defective consumer product — whether recalled or not — you may have grounds for a product liability claim against the manufacturer and potentially the retailer. A recall notice can serve as evidence that the manufacturer was aware of the defect. Injuries that may support a claim include burns, lacerations, fractures, electric shock, choking incidents, and chemical exposure. Most product liability attorneys work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless you win. Consult an attorney promptly, as statutes of limitation vary by state.

In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.

If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney — parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.

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