January 16, 2008 
About 5,400 John Deere compact utility tractors are being recalled. The forward drive pedal can get stuck, posing a risk of loss of control and injury to the operator and bystanders.
Deere & Company has received seven reports of incidents. No injuries have been reported.
The recalled tractor is model number 3203, which is painted on the side of the tractor. The recall includes the following serial numbers:
• LV3203H000001 through LV3203H000010
• LV3203H190001 through LV3203H193434
• LV3203H393093
• LV3203H394001 through LV3203H396669
The serial number plate is located on the tractor's frame above the right front wheel.
The tractors were sold by John Deere dealers nationwide from September 2005 through December 2007 for about $15,500. They were manufactured in the United States.
Consumers should stop using the recalled vehicles immediately and contact any John Deere dealer to schedule a free repair. Registered owners were sent direct mail notification of this recall.
For additional information, contact Deere & Company at (800) 537-8233 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday and between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. ET Saturday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.johndeere.com.
The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
