PRA number
2017/16244
Published date
Product description
Green and yellow lawn tractors with "John Deere” and the model number on the side of the engine hood.
Reasons the product is recalled
A gear can fail in the transmission.
The hazards to consumers
If the gear fails, it could cause a loss of control and result in injuries to the operator or bystander.
What consumers should do
Owners should stop using their machine until it is repaired. John Deere will release a Product Improvement Program in October that will repair all the affected machines at no cost to the owner. John Deere will also contact all registered owners to inform them of the situation and instruct them to contact their nearest John Deere dealer for a free repair.
Supplier
Deere & Company / John Deere Limited
Traders who sold this product
Authorised John Deere Dealers
Where the product was sold
Nationally
Dates available for sale
-
Responsible regulator
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is the responsible regulator for this recall.
