Frame and members: underbody shieldsRecall 87V-163 · John Deere vehicles
DEERE AND COMPANY recall 87V-163 covers 5,646 John Deere vehicles for a frame and members: underbody shields problem, reported to NHTSA on October 20, 1987.
Source: NHTSA recall 87V163000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
A SHIELD AND SUPPORT LOCATED UNDER OPERATORS PLATFORM MAY CONTACT LEFT FRONT TIRE DURING TIGHT RIGHTHAND TURNS.
The risk
IF OPERATED IN REVERSE WITH WHEEL TURNED TIGHTLY RIGHT,THE TIP OF METAL SUPPORT MAY DAMAGE INSIDE SIDE WALL OF LEFT FRONT TIRE.
The fix
REMOVE INTERFERING SUPPROT AND INSTALL NEW SUPPORT THAT CANNOT CONTACT THE TIRE.
SYSTEM: STRUCTUREVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CHASSIS FOR MOTOR HOME.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from April 1, 1986 to September 1, 1987. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.