Recalls for 1987 John Deere Rv1200

DEFECT #1 - PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL

Posted on: 1989-09-11
Description
Park brake acuator lever could fail and brake would not engage when the gear shift lever is put in the p park position.

Consequence
Vehicle could move after it is parked, creating potentialfor a crash and injury.

Corrective Action
Replace park brake actuator lever with lever of heavier duty design.

Notes
System: park brake.vehicle description: vehicle chassis 16,000 and 18,000 lbs.  Used in commercialapplication such as tour buses.

DEFECT #2 - PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL

Posted on: 1990-01-12
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.

Consequence
This could cause the parking brake to be inoperative, which could allow the truck to roll and could result in an accident.

Corrective Action
Replace and reroute cable to prevent binding.  Also inspect and replace damaged hose.

Notes
System: parking brake release cable.vehicle description: heavy duty trucks.

DEFECT #3 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Posted on: 1987-03-25
Description
There may be contact between the rear brake lines and the chassis anti sway brackets.

Consequence
Prolonged contact can result in failure of rear brakesand longer stopping distance.

Corrective Action
Grind away portions of left side and right side anti sway brackets to avoid contact with brake oil lines.

Notes
System: rear brake lines.vehicle description: vehicle chassis used by motor home manufacturer.

DEFECT #4 - STRUCTURE: FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS

Posted on: 1987-10-26
Description
A shield and support located under operators platform may contact left front tire during tight righthand turns.

Consequence
If operated in reverse with wheel turned tightly right,the tip of metal support may damage inside side wall of left front tire.

Corrective Action
Remove interfering supprot and install new support that cannot contact the tire.

Notes
System: structurevehicle description: chassis for motor home.

DEFECT #5 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP

Posted on: 1987-03-26
Description
The threads in some fuel filler neck inserts are not properly formed.

Consequence
Fuel filler caps can bind and ratchet before sealing.

Corrective Action
Install replacement fuel filler neck.

Notes
System: fuelvehicle description: vehicle chassis gvwr 15,440, 15,600, 16,000 and 18,000lbs.