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John Deere Lawn Tractors models X300, X300R, X304
- Starting date:
- September 29, 2011
- Posting date:
- September 29, 2011
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Miscellaneous, Sports/Fitness
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Audience:
- General Public (GP)
- Identification number:
- RA-500002665
Affected products
John Deere Lawn Tractors models X300, X300R, X304
Product description
This recall involves John Deere X300, X300R and X304 Select Series TM Lawn Tractors with Kawasaki FS541V engines manufactured between September 20, 2010 and July 21, 2011, within the following serial number ranges listed below.
The model number is located on both sides of the tractor's hood. The serial number is located under the right rear fender.
| Model | Serial Numbers |
|---|---|
| X300 | 1M0X300B...M180001 thru 1M0X300B...M180600 |
| 1M0X300C...M180001 thru 1M0X300C...M208330 | |
| 1M0X300E...M180001 thru 1M0X300E...M180718 | |
| 1M0X300F...M180001 thru 1M0X300F...M180888 | |
| 1M0X300G...M180001 thru 1M0X300G...M183700 | |
| 1M0X300H...M180001 thru 1M0X300H...M180145 | |
| 1M0X300J...M180001 thru 1M0X300J...M180106 | |
| X304 | 1M0X304A...M180001 thru 1M0X304A...M184936 |
| 1M0X304B...M180001 thru 1M0X304B...M180696 | |
| 1M0X304C...M180001 thru 1M0X304C...M180054 |
Hazard identified
The cooling fan (A) installed on top of the front mounted Kawasaki engine in the lawn tractor can break. If the cooling fan is not operational, the engine can overheat causing the surrounding plastic to melt, creating the risk of fire and serious injury.
Neither Deere & Company nor Health Canada has received any reports of incidents or injuries related to these Lawn Tractors in Canada.
Number sold
Approximately 2,486 of the recalled lawn tractors were sold in Canada at John Deere dealers nationwide.
Time period sold
The recalled Lawn Tractors were sold from September 2010 to August 2011.
Place of origin
Manufactured in the United States.
Companies
- Manufacturer
-
Deere & Company
Moline
Illinois
UNITED STATES
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What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lawn tractors and contact the nearest John Deere dealer for a free engine cooling fan replacement.
For more information, consumers may contact Deere & Company at 1-800-537-8233 or visit their website.