The recall affects 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, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
Affected products were sold at John Deere dealers, Home Depot and Lowe’s stores across the U.S. from February 2016 to 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.
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 tractor above the left rear tire.
Click on this link for a complete list of serial numbers affected by the recall.
If your lawn tractor’s serial number is not listed on the PDF, and its transmission was replaced between March 2016 and August 2017, you should contact your John Deere service dealer to check if the recall applies to your tractor.
The recall affects about 25,000 John Deere lawn tractors and 500 transmissions sold as service parts.
If you purchased a recalled lawn tractor, you should stop using it immediately and contact a John Deere dealer for a free repair.
No injuries or other incidents have been associated with the recall to date, CPSC said.
Source: FOX 5 Vegas