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John Deere Recalls Lawn Tractors and Service Part Transmissions Due To Crash Hazard

Recall 17-227 · September 20, 2017 · John Deere

What to doConsumers should immediately stop using the recalled lawn tractors and contact a John Deere dealer for a free repair.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
17-227 (CPSC)
Recall date
September 20, 2017
Brand
John Deere
Category
Sports, bikes and outdoor
Products
John Deere D105 lawn tractors and service part transmissions
Hazard
Crash Hazard
Hazard type
Crashes and loss of control
Remedy
Repair
Units
About 25,000 tractors and 500 transmissions sold as service parts (in addition, about 1,200 were sold in Canada)
Made in
United States
Last updated by CPSC
September 20, 2017

What was recalled

This recall involves John Deere model D105 lawn tractors with serial numbers beginning with 1GXD105, and service transmissions sold by John Deere authorized dealers for use in the D105 lawn tractor. John Deere and the model number are printed on the side of the engine hood. The serial number is located on the rear frame of the machine above the left rear tire. A complete list of serial numbers included in this recall is available at www.JohnDeere.com/D105-Transmission-Recall. If the lawn tractor serial number is not on the firm's website and the transmission had been replaced from March 2016 through August 2017, consumers should contact their John Deere service dealer to check if the recall applies to their replacement service transmission.

Is my product affected?

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

  • John Deere D105 lawn tractors and service part transmissions · About 25,000 tractors and 500 transmissions sold as service parts (in addition, about 1,200 were sold in Canada) units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: John Deere dealers, Home Depot and Lowe's stores nationwide from February 2016 through July 2017 for about $1,500. The service transmissions were sold by John Deere authorized dealers from March 2016 through August 2017 for about $300.; Deere & Company, of Moline, Ill..

Consumer contact

Deere & Company at 800- 537-8233 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET or online at www.deere.com and click on Recalls under the Parts & Service drop-down menu for more information.

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 D105 lawn tractors and service part transmissions (About 25,000 tractors and 500 transmissions sold as service parts (in addition, about 1,200 were sold in Canada) units). This recall involves John Deere model D105 lawn tractors with serial numbers beginning with 1GXD105, and service transmissions sold by John Deere authorized dealers for use in the D105 lawn tractor.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Crash Hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lawn tractors 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 September 20, 2017. 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.