John Deere Recalls Tractor Backhoe Attachments Due to Crushing Hazard (Recall Alert)
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2016-09-02 · 16772
Hazards
The mounting hardware could loosen and cause the backhoe frame to rotate toward the operator, posing a crushing hazard.
Recall
Number
16772
Date
2016-09-02
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Backhoe attachments for compact utility tractors
Remedies
Options
Repair
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Deere & Company, of Moline, Ill.
Retailer(s)
John Deere dealers nationwide from May 2016 through June 2016 for about $10,700.
Country of manufacture
United States
Description
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.