John Deere has recalled about 1,700 riding lawn tractors because the brake arm can fail, leading to a loss of braking ability. The recall affects models D110, D125, D130, D140, D155, D160, and D170 with serial numbers starting with '1GXD'. These green and yellow tractors were sold at Home Depot, Lowe's, and other dealers nationwide between May 2015 and August 2015. Consumers should immediately stop using these tractors and contact a John Deere dealer for a free repair.
The brake arm on these tractors can break or fail during operation. If this happens, the operator may be unable to stop the vehicle, creating a crash hazard that could result in serious injury or death.
Consumers should stop using the recalled lawn tractors immediately and contact a John Deere dealer for a free repair. John Deere is also contacting all registered owners of the recalled lawn tractors directly.
John Deere lawn tractor
Brake arm (purple)
If you or a family member were harmed by this recalled product, you may have legal rights. Consider consulting a consumer protection attorney to understand your options for compensation.
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Sources: CPSC Notice · Raw API Response