CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

Rear wheel spacer bolts that were torqued improperly during manufacturing can cause the wheel to fall off during use. This can result in the tractor overturning, posing an injury hazard to the operator.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • August 19, 2021

John Deere Recalls Compact Utility Tractors Due to Risk of Injury (Recall Alert)

This recall involves John Deere compact utility tractors with model numbers 4044M, 4044R, 4052M, 4052R, 4066M or 4066R printed on the hood. The recalled compact utility tractors were sold in green and yellow and come in both open operator station and cab configurations. "John Deere" is also printed on the hood. The serial number is located on the frame on the front right side of the machine near the engine and begins with 1LV. A list of serial numbers included in this recall is available at www.JohnDeere.com/WheelSpacerBoltRecall.

Required Consumer Action

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled tractors and contact an authorized John Deere dealer for a free inspection and repair of the wheel mounting bolts. John Deere is contacting all known purchasers directly.

Contact Information

Deere & Company at 800-537-8233 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET on Saturday, or online at www.deere.com and click on "Product Recall Information" on the drop-down menu under "Services & Support" for more information.

Recall Details

Sold At
John Deere dealers nationwide from December 2020 through June 2021 for between $30,000 and $56,000.
Injuries
John Deere has received one report of a wheel falling off. No injuries have been reported.
Manufacturer
Deere & Company, of Moline, Ill.
Remedy
Repair
Recall Number
21776

Product Information

Product Name
John Deere compact utility tractors
Number of Units
About 200
Manufacturer Name
Deere & Company, of Moline, Ill.
Manufactured In
United States

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Contact Manufacturer

Use the contact information below to reach out about this recall:

Phone 800-537-8233
Website www.deere.com
Full Contact Information

Deere & Company at 800-537-8233 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET on Saturday, or online at www.deere.com and click on "Product Recall Information" on the drop-down menu under "Services & Support" for more information.