John Deere Recalls Compact Utility Tractors Due to Crash Hazard
Recalled 2024-09-26. Crash hazard. Here is what the CPSC published, and what you are owed.
About 147,900Units
2024-09-26Recall date
YesInjuries
The text below is quoted from the CPSC notice word for word.
- What was recalled
- This recall involves 1023E, 1025R and 2025R Compact Utility Tractors with the model number and "John Deere" printed on the hood. 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 at www.deere.com. Click on "Parts & Service" and scroll to "Recall" or go to www.deere.com/en/parts-and-service/recall-information/. The serial number is located on the frame, on the front right side of the tractor, near the engine.
- The hazard
- The front bell crank in the brake linkage can fail causing the tractor to lose braking, resulting in a crash hazard.
- Injuries
- The firm has received four reports of the brake linkage failing, including one hospitalization and two impact injuries and minor property damage to the tractors.
- The remedy
- 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. 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. John Deere is contacting all known purchasers directly.
The details
What a recall entitles you to
A refund, a repair or a replacement. The notice says which. It costs you
nothing and there is usually no receipt requirement.
Stop using the product first. Recalls do not expire. An old one still counts.
The full CPSC notice, including photographs, is at cpsc.gov.
Source: CPSC SaferProducts recall feed, retrieved 2026-08-06. Newest recall on file 2026-07-30.
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