John Deere X380 and X390 Lawn Tractors Recalled Due to Crash Hazard
The wheel hubs can fail, causing a tractor to lose braking and propulsion
John Deere has issued a recall for about 160 John Deere X380 and X390 lawn tractors sold in the U.S. and about 30 of the same models sold in Canada. The wheel hubs were not manufactured to specifications and can fail, causing the tractor to lose braking and propulsion, posing crash and injury hazards.
John Deere, owned by Deere & Company in Moline, Ill., has received three reports of a lawn tractor not braking properly. One minor injury resulting in bruises and abrasions has been reported, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission recall notice.
Details of the John Deere X380 and X390 Lawn Tractor Recall
The recall: It involves the John Deere X380 and X390 lawn tractors. For more information on finding the model and serial numbers, read our description above or the CPSC recall notice.
The risk: The wheel hubs were not manufactured to specifications and can fail, causing the tractor to lose braking and propulsion, posing crash and injury hazards.
Incidents/injuries: John Deere has received three reports of a lawn tractor not braking properly. One minor injury resulting in bruises and abrasions has been reported.
How many: About 160 models sold in the U.S. and 30 models sold in Canada.
Where and when sold: John Deere dealers nationwide and at Deere.com from April 2022 through May 2022 for $5,000 to $6,300.
The remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lawn tractors and contact an authorized John Deere dealer for a free repair. John Deere is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Contact information: You call Deere & Company at 800-537-8233 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET on Saturday for help connecting to a dealer. (Have your model and serial number ready.) Or go to the John Deere recall page.
Report a hazardous product: Call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 or go to SaferProducts.gov.
