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CPSC, Deere & Company Announce Recall of Compact Utility Tractors

Recall 04-545 · April 9, 2004 · John Deere

What to doThe company is directly notifying purchasers. Consumers should stop using their tractors immediately and contact a John Deere dealer for a free repair.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
04-545 (CPSC)
Recall date
April 9, 2004
Brand
John Deere
Category
Sports, bikes and outdoor
Products
John Deere Compact Utility Tractors
Units
300
Made in
United States
Last updated by CPSC
April 7, 2025

What was recalled

These vehicles are small agricultural tractors that are green with yellow seats and wheels. The following model and serial numbers can be found on the serial number plate on the tractor's frame: Model Serial Range 4210 CUT with Hydrostatic Transmission LV4210H320674 through LV4210H320773 4310 CUT with Hydrostatic Transmission LV4310H331062 through LV4310H331359 4310 CUT with PowrReverser Transmission LV4310P335452 through LV4310P335550 4410 CUT with Hydrostatic Transmission LV4410H340381 through LV4410H340592 4410 CUT with PowrReverser Transmission LV4410P345138 through LV4410P345179

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • John Deere Compact Utility Tractors · 300 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Authorized John Deere dealers nationwide, during January and February 2004, for between $18,000 and $21,500.; John Deere, of Moline, Ill..

Injuries or incidents reported

John Deere is aware of three incidents where the bolts have sheared off, all which were discovered during factory inspections. There have been no reported injuries.

Consumer contact

For more information, contact John Deere's Customer Communications Center at (800) 537-8233 between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday and between 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Saturday, or at the John Deere website at www.johndeere.com

Recall history and context

John Deere appears in 35 CPSC recalls on record. See all John Deere recalls.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 451 recalls in the sports, bikes and outdoor category, 74 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

John Deere Compact Utility Tractors (300 units). These vehicles are small agricultural tractors that are green with yellow seats and wheels.

What should I do if I own one?

The company is directly notifying purchasers. Consumers should stop using their tractors immediately and contact a John Deere dealer for a free repair.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on April 7, 2025. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.