1986 John Deere Rv1000 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1986 John Deere Rv1000 has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 14,602 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

PARKING BRAKE 90V003000 1990-01-08 6,938 affected
Defect

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.

Remedy

REPLACE AND REROUTE CABLE TO PREVENT BINDING. ALSO INSPECT AND REPLACE DAMAGED HOSE.

STRUCTURE 87V163000 1987-10-20 5,646 affected
Defect

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.

Remedy

REMOVE INTERFERING SUPPROT AND INSTALL NEW SUPPORT THAT CANNOT CONTACT THE TIRE.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 87V033000 1987-03-16 2,018 affected
Defect

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

Consequence

FUEL FILLER CAPS CAN BIND AND RATCHET BEFORE SEALING.

Remedy

INSTALL REPLACEMENT FUEL FILLER NECK.

Defect investigations

Investigation EA89018 Opened 1989-03-17 · closed 1990-02-13

PARKING BRAKE FAILURE

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Investigation EA89018 Opened 1989-03-17 · closed 1990-02-13

PARKING BRAKE FAILURE

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Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1986 John Deere Rv1000 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.