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Product recall · CPSCJuly 7, 2022Serious
John Deere Lawn Tractors
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The wheel hubs were not manufactured to specifications and can fail, causing the tractor to lose braking and propulsion, posing crash and injury hazards.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Injuries have already been reported.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
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.
Who to 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.
The product
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
Details
- Units affected
- About 160 (In addition, about 30 were sold in Canada)
- Recall date
- July 7, 2022
- Brand
- Deere & Company, of Moline, Illinois
- Injuries reported
- Yes
- What has been 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.
X380
John Deere dealers nationwide and online at John Deere.com from April 2022 through May 2022 for between $5,000 and $6,300.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “John Deere Recalls Lawn Tractors Due to Crash and Injury Hazards (Recall Alert)”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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