NHTSA Campaign 90V003000
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL
Issued by DEERE AND COMPANY · Reported Jan 8, 1990 · 6,938 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN DEERE | RV1000 | 1986 | 6,938 |
| JOHN DEERE | RV1000 | 1987 | 6,938 |
| JOHN DEERE | RV1200 | 1986 | 6,938 |
| JOHN DEERE | RV1200 | 1987 | 6,938 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 90V003000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.