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Safety recall · 87V163000

Structure: underbody shields John Deere recall

DEERE AND COMPANY reported this recall to NHTSA on October 20, 1987. It covers about 5,646 vehicles across 4 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
87V163000
Reported
Oct 20, 1987
Vehicles
5,646
Area
Body, doors & structure

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.

Contacts

System: structurevehicle description: chassis for motor home.

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized John Deere dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 87V163000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1986 John Deere RV100003C
1987 John Deere RV100004D
1986 John Deere RV120004D
1987 John Deere RV120015D

Questions

Is the 87V163000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. DEERE AND COMPANY's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 87V163000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 87V163000 announced?

DEERE AND COMPANY reported it to NHTSA on October 20, 1987. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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