CPSC

John Deere 3000 Twenty Series and 4000 Twenty Series Op Recalled for Safety Concern

Recalled Utility Tractor
Recalled Utility Tractor

Hazard

The seat bracket, to which the seat belt is attached, could have been positioned incorrectly during the manufacturing process, resulting in a poor weld. In a tractor roll over, the weight of the operator could cause the bracket to break off the seat's pivot plate.

What You Should Do

Remedy

The company is directly notifying those consumers who purchased an affected tractor. Consumers should contact a John Deere dealer for a free repair.

Consumer Contact

For more information, contact John Deere's Customer Contact Center at (800) 537-8233 between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Saturday, or go to John Deere's Web site at www.deere.com

Products

John Deere 3000 Twenty Series and 4000 Twenty Series Open Station Compact Utility Tractors

Injuries & Incidents

Sold At

Authorized John Deere dealers nationwide from October 2005 through March 2006 for between $17,000 and $28,300.