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Safety recall · 89V144000

Parking brake: mechanical John Deere recall

DEERE AND COMPANY reported this recall to NHTSA on August 28, 1989. It covers about 231 vehicles across 4 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
89V144000
Reported
Aug 28, 1989
Vehicles
231
Area
Brakes

The problem

Park brake acuator lever could fail and brake would not engage when the gear shift lever is put in the "p" park position.

The risk

Vehicle could move after it is parked, creating potentialfor a crash and injury.

The fix

Replace park brake actuator lever with lever of heavier duty design.

Contacts

System: park brake.Vehicle description: vehicle chassis 16,000 and 18,000 lbs. Used in commercialapplication such as tour buses.

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 89V144000.
  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
1987 John Deere RV100004D
1988 John Deere RV100002B
1987 John Deere RV120015D
1988 John Deere RV120002B

Questions

Is the 89V144000 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 89V144000?

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 89V144000 announced?

DEERE AND COMPANY reported it to NHTSA on August 28, 1989. 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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