John Deere: Safety Recalls in 1987

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 6 safety recalls made by John Deere in 1987. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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December 29, 1987

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

FUEL:FUEL FILTER LINE

FUEL LINE ASSEMBLY IS A FLEX FITTING DESIGN THAT TRANSFERS FUEL TO THE FUEL INJECTION PUMP FROM THE FUEL FILTERS. THE FLANGE ON THE FUEL LINE MAY CRACK.

NHTSA ID: 87E039000

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

# of Units Affected: 22

Consequence Summary:

A CRACKED FLANGE WOULD ALLOW DIESEL FUEL TO SPRAY FROMTHE FILTER HOSE UNTIL ENGINE SHUTS DOWN DUE TO LACK OF FUEL. THERE IS ALSO APOTENTIAL OF ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.

Corrective Action:

A NEW IMPROVED DESIGNED HOSE WILL BE INSTALLED TO REPLACE THE OLD HOSE.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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December 29, 1987

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:LINES:HOSE:NON-METALLIC

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.

NHTSA ID: 87V198000

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

# of Units Affected: 449

Consequence Summary:

REDUCTION IN HYDRAULIC BOOST PRESSURE AND EVENTUALOPERATION OF THE BACK UP BRAKE SYSTEM AND/OR MANUAL BRAKES ONLY.

Corrective Action:

A NEW IMPROVED HOSE WILL BE INSTALLED IN PLACE OF THE DEFECTIVE ONE.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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October 20, 1987

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

STRUCTURE:SHIELDS:PROTECTORS:LINES:TUBING

A SHIELD AND SUPPORT LOCATED UNDER OPERATORS PLATFORM MAY CONTACT LEFT FRONT TIRE DURING TIGHT RIGHTHAND TURNS.

NHTSA ID: 87V163000

Component: STRUCTURE

# of Units Affected: 5,646

Consequence Summary:

IF OPERATED IN REVERSE WITH WHEEL TURNED TIGHTLY RIGHT,THE TIP OF METAL SUPPORT MAY DAMAGE INSIDE SIDE WALL OF LEFT FRONT TIRE.

Corrective Action:

REMOVE INTERFERING SUPPROT AND INSTALL NEW SUPPORT THAT CANNOT CONTACT THE TIRE.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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July 2, 1987

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

FUEL:FUEL LINES FITTINGS AND PUMP

THE OPEN DESIGN GUIDE SLEEVE FOR THE PLUNGER IN THE ENGINE INJECTION PUMP MAY CONTAIN A STEEL BURR THAT CAN LODGE BETWEEN THE GUIDE SLEEVE AND THE PLUNGER CAUSING AN INCREASE IN STRESS AT A NOTCH IN THE SLEEVE AND RESULTING IN CRACKING OF THE SLEEVE.

NHTSA ID: 87E024000

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

# of Units Affected: 62

Consequence Summary:

THE CRACKED GUIDE SLEEVE MAY BIND THE FUEL CONTROL RACK,RESULTING IN A LOSS OF ENGINE SPEED CONTROL.

Corrective Action:

THE INJECTION PUMPS WILL BE REPLACED ON ALL ENGINES.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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March 16, 1987

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

FUEL:FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY:PIPE:FILLER:NECK

THE THREADS IN SOME FUEL FILLER NECK INSERTS ARE NOT PROPERLY FORMED.

NHTSA ID: 87V033000

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

# of Units Affected: 2,018

Consequence Summary:

FUEL FILLER CAPS CAN BIND AND RATCHET BEFORE SEALING.

Corrective Action:

INSTALL REPLACEMENT FUEL FILLER NECK.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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March 10, 1987

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:LINES:METALLIC

THERE MAY BE CONTACT BETWEEN THE REAR BRAKE LINES AND THE CHASSIS ANTI SWAY BRACKETS.

NHTSA ID: 87V029000

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

# of Units Affected: 236

Consequence Summary:

PROLONGED CONTACT CAN RESULT IN FAILURE OF REAR BRAKESAND LONGER STOPPING DISTANCE.

Corrective Action:

GRIND AWAY PORTIONS OF LEFT SIDE AND RIGHT SIDE ANTI SWAY BRACKETS TO AVOID CONTACT WITH BRAKE OIL LINES.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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