OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL

12E026000

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:other Fuel Types:turbo/supercharger

Reported Jul 11, 2012 · DEERE & COMPANY

Summary

DEERE & COMPANY IS RECALLING CERTAIN JOHN DEERE 8.1 LITER COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS ENGINES, MODEL NUMBER 6081HFN04, MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 2002 THROUGH JANUARY 2008. FAILURES CAN OCCUR WITHIN THE ENGINE TURBOCHARGER. THE TURBINE OR COMPRESSOR WHEEL MAY FAIL, RESULTING IN SUBSEQUENT DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE AND/OR AN OIL LEAK.

Consequence

FAILURE OF THE TURBINE OR COMPRESSOR WHEEL MAY RESULT IN SMOKE, FIRE AND STALLING.

Remedy

THE REMEDY FOR THIS RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BECOME AVAILABLE IN MARCH 2013. NOTIFICATION TO VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 5, 2012.

Notes

JOHN DEERES CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS 12RG325.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

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Vehicle entries in this campaign

This is model-level recall history. It does not confirm whether a particular VIN is affected or has received the repair. Check with NHTSA ↗