John Deere Recalls Nearly 165,000 Utility Tractors For Brake Defect

A potentially defective brake link has led John Deere to recall nearly 165,000 compact utility tractors sold in the U.S. and Canada—its largest recall in 20 years, Mike Heuer reported for United Press International (UPI).

The recall affects John Deere models 1023E, 1025R, and 2025R compact utility tractors. I Photo: John Deere

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) said in a recall notice that a front bell crank in the brake linkage could fail, causing the tractor to lose its braking ability, potentially resulting in a crash.

The recall affects John Deere models 1023E, 1025R, and 2025R compact utility tractors.

John Deere has advised owners to stop using the recalled tractors and contact an authorized dealer to schedule a free repair. For those unable to bring their tractors to a dealer, John Deere will offer on-site repair services.

The recalled tractors were sold between November 2017 and July 2024, with retail prices ranging from $12,700 to $21,000.

The company has received four reports of brake linkage failures, including one incident where an operator was hospitalized, and two others where impact injuries occurred. Additionally, the defect caused damage to some tractors.