Verdict · NHTSA data
Limited data — recalls on file
NHTSA has just one complaint on file for the 1987 John Deere Rv1200 — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 5 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.
1
NHTSA complaints
5
Recalls
0
Investigations
0
Crash-involved
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
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NCAP overall
| Component | Complaints | Share | vs prior year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 100% | new |
5 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Defect
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.
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.
Remedy
REPLACE PARK BRAKE ACTUATOR LEVER WITH LEVER OF HEAVIER DUTY DESIGN.
Defect
A SHIELD AND SUPPORT LOCATED UNDER OPERATORS PLATFORM MAY CONTACT LEFT FRONT TIRE DURING TIGHT RIGHTHAND TURNS.
Consequence
IF OPERATED IN REVERSE WITH WHEEL TURNED TIGHTLY RIGHT,THE TIP OF METAL SUPPORT MAY DAMAGE INSIDE SIDE WALL OF LEFT FRONT TIRE.
Remedy
REMOVE INTERFERING SUPPROT AND INSTALL NEW SUPPORT THAT CANNOT CONTACT THE TIRE.
Defect
THE THREADS IN SOME FUEL FILLER NECK INSERTS ARE NOT PROPERLY FORMED.
Consequence
FUEL FILLER CAPS CAN BIND AND RATCHET BEFORE SEALING.
Remedy
INSTALL REPLACEMENT FUEL FILLER NECK.
Defect
THERE MAY BE CONTACT BETWEEN THE REAR BRAKE LINES AND THE CHASSIS ANTI SWAY BRACKETS.
Consequence
PROLONGED CONTACT CAN RESULT IN FAILURE OF REAR BRAKESAND LONGER STOPPING DISTANCE.
Remedy
GRIND AWAY PORTIONS OF LEFT SIDE AND RIGHT SIDE ANTI SWAY BRACKETS TO AVOID CONTACT WITH BRAKE OIL LINES.
The record is thin — 1 NHTSA complaint — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 5 recalls should be verified as completed.
Yes — NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns affecting the 1987 John Deere Rv1200. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.