Model year record

1987 JOHN DEERE RV1200

5 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 1 owner complaint on file.

Recalls

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 89V144000

Parking brake: conventional: mechanical

Component: Parking brake: conventional: mechanical
Manufacturer: DEERE AND COMPANY
Vehicles affected: 231
Reported to NHTSA: 1989-08-28
Owners notified: 1989-10-16

Defect description

PARK BRAKE ACUATOR LEVER COULD FAIL AND BRAKE WOULD NOT ENGAGE WHEN THE GEAR SHIFT LEVER IS PUT IN THE "P" PARK POSITION.

Safety risk

VEHICLE COULD MOVE AFTER IT IS PARKED, CREATING POTENTIALFOR A CRASH AND INJURY.

Manufacturer remedy

REPLACE PARK BRAKE ACTUATOR LEVER WITH LEVER OF HEAVIER DUTY DESIGN.

Recall campaignNHTSA 87V163000

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 87V033000

Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap

Component: Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap
Manufacturer: DEERE AND COMPANY
Vehicles affected: 2,018
Reported to NHTSA: 1987-03-16
Owners notified: 1987-05-15

Defect description

THE THREADS IN SOME FUEL FILLER NECK INSERTS ARE NOT PROPERLY FORMED.

Safety risk

FUEL FILLER CAPS CAN BIND AND RATCHET BEFORE SEALING.

Manufacturer remedy

INSTALL REPLACEMENT FUEL FILLER NECK.

Recall campaignNHTSA 87V029000

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Component: Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufacturer: DEERE AND COMPANY
Vehicles affected: 236
Reported to NHTSA: 1987-03-10
Owners notified: 1987-05-15

Defect description

THERE MAY BE CONTACT BETWEEN THE REAR BRAKE LINES AND THE CHASSIS ANTI SWAY BRACKETS.

Safety risk

PROLONGED CONTACT CAN RESULT IN FAILURE OF REAR BRAKESAND LONGER STOPPING DISTANCE.

Manufacturer remedy

GRIND AWAY PORTIONS OF LEFT SIDE AND RIGHT SIDE ANTI SWAY BRACKETS TO AVOID CONTACT WITH BRAKE OIL LINES.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

Component	Complaints	Median mileage
Electrical system	1	—

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