1987 John Deere RV1200 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
5 safety recalls list the 1987 John Deere RV1200, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
5 safety recalls for the 1987 John Deere RV1200
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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Mechanical (parking brake)
Park brake acuator lever could fail and brake would not engage when the gear shift lever is put in the "p" park position.
Remedy: Replace park brake actuator lever with lever of heavier duty design.
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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.
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Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)
There may be contact between the rear brake lines and the chassis anti sway brackets.
Remedy: Grind away portions of left side and right side anti sway brackets to avoid contact with brake oil lines.
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1987 John Deere RV1200 have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Complaints peaked in 1995 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“They did not have his part available when he went for his recall work. (94v-130.001). *ak”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 7, 1995 · Electrical system
Compare John Deere RV1200 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every John Deere RV1200 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 John Deere RV1200 | 4 | 0 |
| 1987 John Deere RV1200 | 5 | 1 |
| 1988 John Deere RV1200 | 2 | 0 |
| 1990 John Deere RV1200 | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 1987 John Deere RV1200
How do I know if my 1987 John Deere RV1200 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. 5 campaigns currently list the 1987 John Deere RV1200; 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 87V029000).
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
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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.