John Deere is recalling compact utility tractors due to the risk of an accident due to brake failure

(TMX) – John Deere is recalling more than 164,000 compact utility tractors in the United States and Canada because they lose their braking ability and can pose an accident risk, according to a statement from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

The recall affects 1023E, 1025R and 2025R compact tractors sold with both open and closed operator stations. The recalled tractors are green and yellow and have the model number and “John Deere” printed on the hood.

According to John Deere, the front linkage in the brake linkage can fail, causing the tractor to fail to brake, creating a risk of an accident. The company has received four reports of brake linkage failure, including one hospitalization, two impact injuries and minor property damage to the tractors.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled tractors and contact an authorized John Deere dealer to arrange a free repair. If the consumer is unable to transport the tractor to a dealer, the dealer will arrange for the equipment to be repaired at the owner's residence.

John Deere said it is contacting all known buyers directly.

The recalled tractors were sold at authorized John Deere dealers in the United States for between $12,700 and $21,000 from November 2017 to July 2024. About 147,900 recalled tractors were sold in the U.S. and about 16,800 were sold in Canada.

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