Product description

1600 and 1620 Non-Turbo Wide Area Mower (WAM)

1600/1620 WAM Vehicle Controller Unit (VCU) Replacement
PROGRAM NUMBER: 10TC105B

See a list of details to help identify the product

Reason the product is recalled

Mower deck blades may continue to rotate with the deck in the raised position.

The hazards to consumers

If this occurs, there is a risk of an operator or bystander coming into contact with the moving blades, which could result in serious injury or death.

What consumers should do

Consumers should contact their John Deere dealer immediately to schedule an appointment to have this program completed on their unit.
Please read and follow the attached safety letter.

Details to help identify the product

Supplier running the recall

Who sold the product

John Deere dealers

Identifying product features

Machines in this program will be within the following serial number ranges: TC1600X (010003 – 020637) TC1620X (010002 – 010218)

Identifying numbers

Other identifying numbers

Machines in this program will be within the following serial number ranges:
TC1600X (010003 – 020637)
TC1620X (010002 – 010218)

Where the product was sold

Nationally

Responsible regulators

Regulators are established or appointed by government. They enforce regulations and rules.

Quote PRA number 2011/12734 when contacting a regulator about this recall.

Recall and remedy questions

Contact the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission if you have:

  • a question about the remedy being offered to you by the business that is responsible for managing this recall, or
  • concerns about the way the business is managing this recall.