Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 90V003000

Parking brake: conventional: mechanical

DEERE AND COMPANY filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1990-01-08.

Recall campaignNHTSA 90V003000

Parking brake: conventional: mechanical

Component
Parking brake: conventional: mechanical
Manufacturer
DEERE AND COMPANY
Vehicles affected
6,938
Reported to NHTSA
1990-01-08
Owners notified
1990-05-01

Defect description

THE PARKING BRAKE RELEASE CABLE MAY BIND IF IT IS TOO CLOSE TO THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD. ALSO, THE OIL HOSE MAY CONTACT THE BRAKE PUMP BRACKET AND EVENTUALLY CAUSE OIL TO LEAK FROM THE HYDRO-MAX SYSTEM.

Safety risk

THIS COULD CAUSE THE PARKING BRAKE TO BE INOPERATIVE, WHICH COULD ALLOW THE TRUCK TO ROLL AND COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

REPLACE AND REROUTE CABLE TO PREVENT BINDING. ALSO INSPECT AND REPLACE DAMAGED HOSE.

Notes

SYSTEM: PARKING BRAKE RELEASE CABLE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS.

Scope of coverage

4 model years across 2 models.

ModelYears on record
JOHN DEERE RV10001987 1986
JOHN DEERE RV12001987 1986

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.