1988 JOHN DEERE RV1200 Recalls (2)

Campaign:
87V198000 on 01/06/1988
Component:
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufactured:
09/30/1987 - 10/31/1987
Affected:
449
Defect:
Brake hose which directs oil from the hydro max brake unit to a steel tube connected to the supply part on the park brake relay valve may contain defects and leak oil from the booster system.
Consequence:
Reduction in hydraulic boost pressure and eventualoperation of the back up brake system and/or manual brakes only.
Correction:
A new improved hose will be installed in place of the defective one.
Notes:
System: brake hose/hydro max booster system.vehicle description: motorhome chassis.

Campaign:
89V144000 on 09/10/1989
Component:
Parking brake:conventional:mechanical
Manufactured:
04/30/1986 - 10/31/1988
Affected:
231
Defect:
Park brake acuator lever could fail and brake would not engage when the gear shift lever is put in the "p" park position.
Consequence:
Vehicle could move after it is parked, creating potentialfor a crash and injury.
Correction:
Replace park brake actuator lever with lever of heavier duty design.
Notes:
System: park brake.vehicle description: vehicle chassis 16,000 and 18,000 lbs. used in commercialapplication such as tour buses.

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