Recall 15205 · 2015-08-04

John Deere Recalls Riding Lawn Tractors Due to Crash Hazard

Riding mowers & garden tractors

Hazard

The brake arm on the lawn tractor can fail, posing a crash hazard that could result in serious injury or death.

What to do

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

Products

This recall involves John Deere models D110, D125, D130, D140, D155, D160 and D170 lawn tractors with serial numbers beginning with 1GXD. A complete list of serial numbers included in this recall is on the firm's website. The model number is printed on the bottom left and right of the hood in yellow. The brand name is printed on top left and right of the hood in black. The serial number is located on the left side of tractor, under the fender, above the left rear tire.

Incidents and injuries

None reported.

Text from the US Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice.

Units
About 1,700 (in addition, 370 were sold in Canada)
Sold at

Home Depot, Lowe's and other John Deere dealers nationwide from May 2015 through August 2015 for between $1,700 and $2,700.

Injury data

Riding mowers & garden tractors

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