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This week, the company announced a massive recall involving multiple models of their "Compact Utility Tractors," which may have a front bell crank in the brake linkage that can fail, resulting in the tractor losing its ability to stop.
The recall, impacting an estimated 147,900 tractors, was announced on Sept. 26.
To date, there have been four reports of brakes failing, leading to one person hospitalized, minor property damage, and what were described as "two impact injuries" by CPSC.
Models impacted by the recall include John Deere 1023E, 1025R, and 2025R Compact Utility Tractors. Each have the model number and "John Deere" printed on the hood.
Serial numbers can be located on the frame, on the front right side of the tractor, near the engine, officials said.
According to CPSC, the recalled tractors are green and yellow, and were sold with both opened and closed operator stations. The serial numbers of tractors included in this recall can be found here.
They were sold between November 2017 and July 2024 for between $12,700 and $21,000.
"Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled tractors and contact an authorized John Deere dealer to schedule an appointment to bring the tractor into the dealer for a free repair," they stated.
"If the consumer is not able to transport the tractor to a dealer’s location, then the dealer will make arrangements to repair the unit at the consumer’s residence."
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