John Deere Recalls Tractor Backhoe Attachments Due to Crushing Hazard (Recall Alert)
Recall 16772 · Sep 2, 2016 · John Deere
50
units affected
50
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16772
- Date
- Sep 2, 2016
- Company
- John Deere
- Units affected
- 50
- Product
- Backhoe attachments for compact utility tractors
- Product type
- Garden Tractors and Accessories
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
This recall involves John Deere model 485A backhoe attachments for John Deere compact utility tractors 4044M, 4044R, 4049M, 4049R, 4052M, 4052R, 4066M and 4066R with serial numbers beginning with 1LV0485ACG0030+++. A complete list of serial numbers included in this recall is available on the firm's website. The backhoe attachments are green and have the leaping deer John Deere logo printed on the side. The model number 485A is printed on both sides of the backhoe attachments. The serial number is located on the rear of the backhoe mainframe.
What can happen
The mounting hardware could loosen and cause the backhoe frame to rotate toward the operator, posing a crushing hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled backhoe attachments and contact a John Deere dealer for a free repair. John Deere is contacting all registered owners directly.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- Sold at
- John Deere dealers nationwide from May 2016 through June 2016 for about $10,700.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled backhoe attachments for compact utility tractors?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled backhoe attachments and contact a John Deere dealer for a free repair. John Deere is contacting all registered owners directly.
What is the hazard?
The mounting hardware could loosen and cause the backhoe frame to rotate toward the operator, posing a crushing hazard.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.