Does the 1988 John Deere RV1200 have any recalls?

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: parking brake, service brakes, hydraulic. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 1988 John Deere RV1200 recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a John Deere dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 1988 John Deere RV1200?

0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1988 John Deere RV1200 recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1988 John Deere RV1200. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your John Deere been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A John Deere dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

1988 John Deere RV1200 recalls, newest first

August 28, 1989NHTSA 89V144000231 vehicles potentially affected

Parking brake › Conventional › Mechanical

Summary: 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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

December 29, 1987NHTSA 87V198000449 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Summary: 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.
Remedy: A new improved hose will be installed in place of the defective one.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1988 John Deere RV1200 were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

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Questions

Does the 1988 John Deere RV1200 have any recalls?: 2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: parking brake, service brakes, hydraulic. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1988 John Deere RV1200 recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a John Deere dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1988 John Deere RV1200?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.