John Deere Recalls Tractor Backhoe Attachments Due to Crushing Hazard (Recall Alert)

Recall date

September 2, 2016

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Recall number

16772

Brand / firm

Deere & Company, of Moline, Ill.

Sold / distributed

John Deere dealers nationwide from May 2016 through June 2016 for about $10,700.

Why it was recalled

The mounting hardware could loosen and cause the backhoe frame to rotate toward the operator, posing a crushing hazard.

What was recalled

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 to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.