John Deere compact utility tractors
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
John Deere is recalling certain compact utility tractors because rear wheel spacer bolts may have been improperly torqued during manufacturing. This defect can cause a wheel to fall off while the tractor is operating, which could result in the tractor overturning and injuring the operator.
The recall affects John Deere compact utility tractors with model numbers 4044M, 4044R, 4052M, 4052R, 4066M, or 4066R. These tractors are green and yellow in color and are available in both open operator station and cab configurations. Serial numbers begin with "1LV" and are located on the frame on the front right side of the machine near the engine. A complete list of affected serial numbers is available at www.JohnDeere.com/WheelSpacerBoltRecall.
Affected consumers should immediately stop using the recalled tractors and contact an authorized John Deere dealer for a free inspection and repair of the wheel mounting bolts. John Deere is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
Rear wheel spacer bolts that were torqued improperly during manufacturing can cause the wheel to fall off during use. This can result in the tractor overturning, posing an injury hazard to the operator.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled tractors and contact an authorized John Deere dealer for a free inspection and repair of the wheel mounting bolts. John Deere is contacting all known purchasers directly.
This recall involves John Deere compact utility tractors with model numbers 4044M, 4044R, 4052M, 4052R, 4066M or 4066R printed on the hood. The recalled compact utility tractors were sold in green and yellow and come in both open operator station and cab configurations. "John Deere" is also printed on the hood. The serial number is located on the frame on the front right side of the machine near the engine and begins with 1LV. A list of serial numbers included in this recall is available at www.JohnDeere.com/WheelSpacerBoltRecall.
Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗
Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.