Reported Sep 2, 2016
John Deere Recalls Tractor Backhoe Attachments Due to Crushing Hazard (Recall Alert)
Deere & Company of Moline, Ill.
Risk not classifiedThe agency has not ranked the risk yet — treat the notice as a caution.What you should 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.
Firm contact: Deere & Company at 800-537-8233 from 8 a.m.to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET or online at www.deere.com and click on "Services & Support" at the top of the page and then on "Recall Information" on the left side of the page.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- Backhoe attachments for compact utility tractors
- Amount recalled
- About 50
Where it was sold
Sold at 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.
The agency has not ranked the risk yet — treat the notice as a caution.
Reports so far: None reported
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