Make : JOHN DEERE | Model : RV1200 | Year : 1987 |
Build Dates : 19860501 - 19881101 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 89V144000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19891016 | Date Received by ODI: 19890828 | Date Added to Database: 19890911 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: DEERE AND COMPANY | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: JOHN DEERE | ||
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Component: PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 231 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
PARK BRAKE ACUATOR LEVER COULD FAIL AND BRAKE WOULD NOT ENGAGE WHEN THE GEAR SHIFT LEVER IS PUT IN THE "P" PARK POSITION. |
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Consequence:
VEHICLE COULD MOVE AFTER IT IS PARKED, CREATING POTENTIALFOR A CRASH AND INJURY. |
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Remedy:
REPLACE PARK BRAKE ACTUATOR LEVER WITH LEVER OF HEAVIER DUTY DESIGN. |
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Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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