Migliaccio & Rathod LLP is investigating reports that certain CLAAS Lexion combines may contain design defects that allow combustible crop debris to collect near hot engine, turbocharger, or hydraulic components, increasing the risk of fires during harvesting.
What Consumers Report
Owners report:
- Crop residue building up beneath shielding and protective panels.
- Smoke or burning odors during harvesting.
- Fires beginning in engine or hydraulic compartments.
- Complete destruction of combines after rapidly spreading fires.
- Crop damage caused by equipment fires.
- Extensive repair costs and downtime.
- Difficulty accessing debris accumulation areas for routine cleaning.
Why Consumers Should Be Concerned
Agricultural combines operate in dusty environments where dry crop residue is constantly present. Consumers allege that the design of certain CLAAS Lexion combines allows combustible material to accumulate near heat-producing components without adequate debris removal or warning systems, creating an unreasonable fire risk during normal harvesting operations.
Potential Claims May Include
- Product defect
- Design defect
- Failure to warn
- Breach of express warranty
- Breach of implied warranty
- Consumer protection violations
Signs You May Be Affected
You may be affected if:
- You own a CLAAS Lexion 7000 or 8000 Series combine.
- Your combine accumulated excessive crop residue near the engine compartment.
- You experienced overheating, smoke, or fire.
- Your combine suffered significant fire damage.
- You sustained crop losses or repair expenses because of the fire.
If you have encountered these issues, we would like to hear from you. Please complete the contact form on this page, send us an email at [email protected], or give us a call at (202) 470-3520.