December 23, 2003
John Deere & Co. is recalling about 4,000 Ten Series compact utility tractors because of a transmission problem that could prevent the transmission from returning to neutral after the pedals are released, allowing the machine to unexpectedly move forward.
The company said it has received several reports of such incidents but knows of no injuries.
The following model and serial numbers can be found on the serial number plate on the tractor frame:
| Model | Serial Range |
|---|---|
| 4210 CUT with HST | LV4210H220677 through LV4210H221025 |
| 4310 CUT with HST | LV4310H232267 through LV4310H233638 |
| 4410 CUT with HST | LV4410H241367 through LV4410H241821 |
| 4610 CUT with HST | LV4610H260774 through LV4610H260906 |
| 4710 CUT with HST | LV4710H270806 through LV4710H271286 |
The tractors were sold by authorized John Deere dealers nationwide and in Canada from April 2001 to August 2003 for between $18,000 and $27,000.
Consumers should stop using their tractors immediately and contact a John Deere dealer for a free repair.
Consumer Contact: For more information, contact John Deere?s Customer Communications Center on (800) 537-8233, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am until 6:00 pm (Eastern Time), Saturday, 9:00 am until 3:00 pm, or at the John Deere web site at www.johndeere.com
