Tank assembly: filler pipe and capRecall 87V-033 · John Deere vehicles

DEERE AND COMPANY recall 87V-033 covers 2,018 John Deere vehicles for a tank assembly: filler pipe and cap problem, reported to NHTSA on March 16, 1987.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected2,0182 models
ReportedMar 16, 1987Owners notified May 15, 1987
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 87V033000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

THE THREADS IN SOME FUEL FILLER NECK INSERTS ARE NOT PROPERLY FORMED.

The risk

FUEL FILLER CAPS CAN BIND AND RATCHET BEFORE SEALING.

What to do

The fix

INSTALL REPLACEMENT FUEL FILLER NECK.

SYSTEM: FUELVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VEHICLE CHASSIS GVWR 15,440, 15,600, 16,000 AND 18,000LBS.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

2 models

Vehicles in this recall

Built from April 1, 1986 to February 1, 1987. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.