John Deere 1023E, 1025R, and 2025R Compact Utility Tractors

The front bell crank in the brake linkage can fail causing the tractor to lose braking, resulting in a crash hazard. Manufactured by Deere & Company and sold at Authorized John Deere dealers nationwide from November 2017 – July 2024 for $12,700 to $21,000.

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Recalled Compact Utility Tractor

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Affected model numbers

Why it was recalled

The front bell crank in the brake linkage can fail causing the tractor to lose braking, resulting in a crash hazard.

Incident reports to the firm

Injuries reported

SaferProducts.gov reports

The firm has received four reports of the brake linkage failing, including one hospitalization and two impact injuries and minor property damage to the tractors.

The official remedy

Remedy type: repair

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled tractors and contact an authorized John Deere dealer to schedule an appointment to bring the tractor into the dealer for a free repair. If the consumer is not able to transport the tractor to a dealer's location, then the dealer will make arrangements to repair the unit at the consumer's residence. John Deere is contacting all known purchasers directly.

Product and sales details

ManufacturerDeere & Company, of Moline, Illinois

UnitsAbout 147,900 (In addition, about 16,800 were sold in Canada)

Made inUnited States

Sold atAuthorized John Deere dealers nationwide

Sales periodNovember 2017 – July 2024

Price$12,700 to $21,000

How to reach the firm

Phone

800-537-8233

8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday and 9 a

Recall page

www.deere.com

Verify phone numbers, hours and web addresses on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.