Deere & Company / John Deere Limited — John Deere Lawn and Garden Tractor models X710, X730, X734, X738 and X739

PRA number

2016/15580

Published date

Product description

Green and yellow lawn and garden tractors with “John Deere” and the model number on the side of the engine hood.
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Identifying features
A small number of tractors of models X710, X730, X734, X738 and X739 with unique serial numbers are affected.
See attached list of affected serial numbers.
 

What are the defects?

The reverse implement option (RIO) system can fail, posing a laceration hazard to bystanders. RIO is a safety system that shuts off power to the mower blades when the machine is placed into reverse.

What are the hazards?

Potential for laceration hazard to bystanders if the operator does not look behind before moving in reverse, and the mower blades are under power.

What should consumers do?

Consumers should contact an authorised John Deere Dealer. John Deere dealers will repair affected lawn tractors by installing new software that will disable the FIM system.

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.

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