PRA number
2018/16804
Published date
Product description
Green and yellow loader for compact utility tractors with “John Deere” and the model number located on the boom arms.
Reasons the product is recalled
Information about the proper ballast when the loader is attached to a John Deere model 2025R tractor is missing from the operator’s manual.
The hazards to consumers
If improperly ballasted, the tractor can be unstable and create a risk of injury to the operator or bystanders.
What consumers should do
Consumers should stop using the recalled loaders until the operator's manual has been corrected.
All affected owners on record will be contacted to inform them of the situation and to advise them to contact their nearest John Deere dealer. For help locating a dealer consumers can go to https://dealerlocator.deere.com/servlet/country=AU
The affected 120R loader operator’s manuals will be updated by placing labels with the correct ballasting information over top of the existing charts with incomplete information.
All affected owners on record will be contacted to inform them of the situation and to advise them to contact their nearest John Deere dealer. For help locating a dealer consumers can go to https://dealerlocator.deere.com/servlet/country=AU
The affected 120R loader operator’s manuals will be updated by placing labels with the correct ballasting information over top of the existing charts with incomplete information.
Traders who sold this product
Authorised John Deere dealers
Where the product was sold
Nationally
Dates available for sale
-
Responsible regulator
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is the responsible regulator for this recall.
