Deere & Company / John Deere Limited - John Deere 4049R and 4066R Compact Utility Tractor Recall

A recall notice for John Deere 4049R and 4066R Compact Utility Tractor supplied by Deere & Company / John Deere Limited as the front cab support bolts were not torqued to specification, which may cause them to break, loosen, or fall out of place, which may cause the cab to detach.

Deere & Company / John Deere Limited - John Deere 4049R and 4066R Compact Utility Tractor

PRA No.

2019/17900

Date published

1 Nov 2019

Product description

Green and yellow compact utility tractors with “John Deere” and model number printed on the side

96 affected vehicles

Photograph of John Deere Compact Utility Tractor

Photograph of John Deere Compact Utility Tractor Front Bin

Identifying features

Product identification number list.xlsx (2.69 MB)

What are the defects?

The front cab support bolts were not torqued to specification, which may cause them to break, loosen, or fall out of place, which may cause the cab to detach.

What are the hazards?

If the cab support bolts fail, the cab may fail to protect the operator from injury in the event of a rollover.

What should consumers do?

John Deere will contact all registered owners in writing. Any consumers with affected vehicles should contact their nearest John Deere dealer to arrange for the inspection and repair, free of charge.

To find your nearest authorised dealer, visit https://dealerlocator.deere.com/servlet/country=AU

Supplier

Deere & Company/John Deere Limited

Traders who sold this product

Authorised John Deere dealers

Where the product was sold

Nationally

Dates available for sale

  • 1 October 2016 - 17 September 2019

Responsible regulator

Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is the responsible regulator for this recall.

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