If you own a John Deere Compact Tractor, you might want to stop driving it until you know it isn't affected by this recall. Certain compact tractors sold in the US and Canada are being recalled due to a known issue of having to deal with the brakes. Here's what we know about the recall.

John Deere is recalling 1023E, 1025R, and 2025R Compact Utility Tractors due to an issue with that model's brakes. The Consumer Product Safety Commission posted on its website that the recall centers around "the front bell crank in the brake linkage can fail causing the tractor to lose braking, resulting in a crash hazard". Around 147,000 tractors are affected nationwide by this recall.

So what do you need to do if you own one of these models?

The first thing you should do if you own one of the recalled tractors is stop using it until you can verify it's not one of the recalled models. But how can you tell if your tractor is one of the affected ones? According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission website:

This recall involves 1023E, 1025R and 2025R Compact Utility Tractors with the model number and “John Deere” printed on the hood. The recalled tractors are green and yellow, and were sold with both opened and closed operator stations. The serial numbers of tractors included in this recall can be found at www.deere.com. Click on “Parts & Service” and scroll to “Recall” or go to www.deere.com/en/parts-and-service/recall-information/. The serial number is located on the frame, on the front right side of the tractor, near the engine.

The known model years affected are from 2017 to 2024, so far only 4 cases of failed brakes have been reported, but this is a serious issue, especially if you are in the process of moving/hauling something with it.

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You can learn more about the recall, and what your local John Deere dealer can do for you with the affected tractors, by either heading to the Consumer Product Safety Commission website or visiting the John Deere website.