Structure: frame and members: underbody shields
- Component
- Structure: frame and members: underbody shields
- Manufacturer
- DEERE AND COMPANY
- Vehicles affected
- 5,646
- Reported to NHTSA
- 1987-10-20
- Owners notified
- 1988-01-01
Defect description
A SHIELD AND SUPPORT LOCATED UNDER OPERATORS PLATFORM MAY CONTACT LEFT FRONT TIRE DURING TIGHT RIGHTHAND TURNS.
Safety risk
IF OPERATED IN REVERSE WITH WHEEL TURNED TIGHTLY RIGHT,THE TIP OF METAL SUPPORT MAY DAMAGE INSIDE SIDE WALL OF LEFT FRONT TIRE.
Manufacturer remedy
REMOVE INTERFERING SUPPROT AND INSTALL NEW SUPPORT THAT CANNOT CONTACT THE TIRE.