CPSC Recall in 2009: Compact Tractors Recalled by John Deere Due to Injury Hazard

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 09-772

Date: September 28, 2009

Product Name: John Deere Compact Utility Tractors

Recall Description:

The recalled tractors have model numbers 3032E and 3038E painted on the side of the tractor. The serial number plate is on the tractor frame above the front wheel to the right of the operator. The recall includes the following serial numbers:Tractor ModelSerial Numbers3032ELV3032E111981 - LV3032E111988LV3032E111990 - LV3032E111993LV3032E111996LV3032E111999 - LV3032E112001LV3032E112003 - LV3032E112019LV3032E112022 - LV3032E112024LV3032E112029LV3032E112031 - LV3032E112032LV3032E112046 - LV3032E112047LV3032E112049LV3032E112052LV3032E140285Tractor ModelSerial Numbers3038ELV3038E111798LV3038E111804 - LV3038E111805LV3038E111808LV3038E111810LV3038E111815LV3038E111817 - LV3038E111818LV3038E111820 - LV3038E111823LV3038E111825 - LV3038E111827LV3038E111829 - LV3038E111832LV3038E111835 - LV3038E111840LV3038E111842LV3038E111844 - LV3038E111850LV3038E111853 - LV3038E111854LV3038E111856LV3038E111871 - LV3038E111872LV3038E111875 - LV3038E111876LV3038E111879 - LV3038E111881LV3038E111883 - LV3038E111884LV3038E111888 - LV3038E111889LV3038E140226LV3038E140234

Hazard Description:

An incorrectly sized differential was installed in the tractor transaxle affecting the engagement of the differential lock and causing the tractor to turn to the left when braking. This causes the vehicle to veer left when the brake is applied, posing a risk of collision and injury to the operator and bystanders.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Repair

Units: About 90

Incidents:

There were no injuries reported.

Sold At:

John Deere dealers nationwide from July 2009 through August 2009 for between $13,000 and $15,000.

Manufactured In:

United States