West Virginia (CNN)- John Deere has recalled roughly 147,000 900 compact utility tractors because of a crash hazard.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) says the front bell crank in the brake linkage can fail, causing the tractor to lose braking and resulting in a crash hazard.
The three tractor model versions under recall were sold with both opened and closed operator stations.
Consumers should immediately stop using the tractors and contact an authorized John Deere dealer to set up an appointment to have them repaired for free.
If unable to bring the tractor in, consumers can arrange a dealer repair at the owner’s home.
The CPSC says John Deere has received four reports of failing brake linkage, resulting in one hospitalization, two impact injuries, and minor property damage to the tractors.
John Deere can be contacted by phone or online for specific product information.
The company is also directly contacting all known buyers of the tractors.
