John Deere Recalls Lawn Tractors and Service Part Transmissions Due To Crash Hazard
Hazard
The transmission can fail, posing a crash hazard.
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lawn tractors and contact a John Deere dealer for a free repair.
Products
This recall involves John Deere model D105 lawn tractors with serial numbers beginning with 1GXD105, and service transmissions sold by John Deere authorized dealers for use in the D105 lawn tractor. John Deere and the model number are printed on the side of the engine hood. The serial number is located on the rear frame of the machine above the left rear tire. A complete list of serial numbers included in this recall is available at www.JohnDeere.com/D105-Transmission-Recall. If the lawn tractor serial number is not on the firm's website and the transmission had been replaced from March 2016 through August 2017, consumers should contact their John Deere service dealer to check if the recall
Incidents and injuries
None reported
Text from the US Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice.
John Deere dealers, Home Depot and Lowe's stores nationwide from February 2016 through July 2017 for about $1,500. The service transmissions were sold by John Deere authorized dealers from March 2016 through August 2017 for about $300.