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1987 John Deere RV1200Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1987 John Deere RV1200, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 5 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls5Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Electrical system

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 7, 1995. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1987 John Deere RV1200 has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

5 recalls

1987 John Deere RV1200 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Conventional: mechanical

Recall 90V-003 · Jan 8, 1990 · 6,938 vehicles

Risk. THIS COULD CAUSE THE PARKING BRAKE TO BE INOPERATIVE, WHICH COULD ALLOW THE TRUCK TO ROLL AND COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Frame and members: underbody shields

Recall 87V-163 · Oct 20, 1987 · 5,646 vehicles

Risk. IF OPERATED IN REVERSE WITH WHEEL TURNED TIGHTLY RIGHT,THE TIP OF METAL SUPPORT MAY DAMAGE INSIDE SIDE WALL OF LEFT FRONT TIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Show 1 more recall
–no report yet

Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 87V-029 · Mar 10, 1987 · 236 vehicles

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with John Deere.

Best & worst years

1987 vs. every other RV1200 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the RV1200 median. How we score

'86'87'88'90
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated

Own a 1987 RV1200?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.