1987 John Deere RV1000
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
4 recalls name the 1987 John Deere RV1000. Newest first.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This could cause the parking brake to be inoperative, which could allow the truck to roll and could result in an accident.
Remedy
Replace and reroute cable to prevent binding. Also inspect and replace damaged hose.
Park brake acuator lever could fail and brake would not engage when the gear shift lever IS put in the "p" park position.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Vehicle could move after it IS parked, creating potentialfor a crash and injury.
Remedy
Replace park brake actuator lever with lever of heavier duty design.
A shield and support located under operators platform may contact left front tire during tight righthand turns.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If operated in reverse with wheel turned tightly right,the tip of metal support may damage inside side wall of left front tire.
Remedy
Remove interfering supprot and install new support that cannot contact the tire.
The threads in some fuel filler neck inserts are not properly formed.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Fuel filler caps can bind and ratchet before sealing.
Remedy
Install replacement fuel filler neck.
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Parking brake failure
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