1986 John Deere RV1000 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 1986 John Deere RV1000. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 1986 John Deere RV1000
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Mechanical (parking brake)
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.
Remedy: Replace and reroute cable to prevent binding. Also inspect and replace damaged hose.
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Underbody shields (structure)
A shield and support located under operators platform may contact left front tire during tight righthand turns.
Remedy: Remove interfering supprot and install new support that cannot contact the tire.
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Filler pipe and cap (fuel system)
The threads in some fuel filler neck inserts are not properly formed.
Remedy: Install replacement fuel filler neck.
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1986 John Deere RV1000. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Compare John Deere RV1000 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every John Deere RV1000 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 John Deere RV1000 | 3 | 0 |
| 1987 John Deere RV1000 | 4 | 0 |
| 1988 John Deere RV1000 | 2 | 0 |
Checking a specific 1986 John Deere RV1000
How do I know if my 1986 John Deere RV1000 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 1986 John Deere RV1000; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised John Deere dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 87V033000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other John Deere models
- John Deere3 complaints
- RV12002 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.