Migliaccio & Rathod LLP is investigating reports that certain TYM and Branson compact tractors may contain defective rollover protective structure (“ROPS”) mounting hardware that can loosen or fail during normal operation, potentially compromising an important operator safety system.
What Consumers Report
Owners report:
- Loose rollover protection mounting bolts.
- ROPS assemblies moving during ordinary operation.
- Hardware requiring repeated tightening.
- Concerns regarding premature wear of mounting components.
- Dealer inspections involving rollover protection hardware.
- Questions regarding whether the rollover protection system would perform properly during an accident.
Why Consumers Should Be Concerned
ROPS systems are intended to provide life-saving protection during rollover accidents. Consumers allege that defective mounting hardware may reduce the effectiveness of these safety systems while also requiring repeated maintenance and repairs that owners did not reasonably expect.
Potential Claims May Include
- Product defect
- Manufacturing defect
- Design defect
- Breach of express warranty
- Breach of implied warranty
- Consumer protection violations
Signs You May Be Affected
You may be affected if:
- You own a TYM T224, T474, or similar compact tractor.
- You own a Branson compact tractor manufactured by TYM.
- Your rollover bar became loose during ordinary use.
- Your equipment required repair or replacement of ROPS mounting hardware.
- You have concerns regarding the safety of your rollover protection system.
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.