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.

Deere & Co. is recalling almost 165,000 compact utility tractors in the US and Canada due to a braking issue that can cause a crash, according to a Consumer Product Safety Commission notice Thursday.

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.

John Deere has issued a recall of about 164,700 compact utility tractors sold nationwide from November 2017 through July 2024.

There have been four reported incidents — including one hospitalization, two injuries, and some minor property damage, John Deere says.

John Deere is recalling more than 140,000 of their compact utility tractors due to a crash hazard. According to a notice published by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission, the front bell crank of the brake linkage can fail,

John Deere recalled more than 148,000 compact utility tractors. The front bell crank in the brake linkage can fail, preventing the operator from engaging the brake. The tractor could crash.