Cushman Recall 01V017000: Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Foundation Components, Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings

NHTSA recall 01V017000 · announced February 2, 2001 · filed by Ransomes Corporation · 518 units affected

The problem

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 3-WHEEL ON-ROAD VEHICLES. DURING OPERATION OVER ROUGH SURFACES, THE SIDE TO SIDE MOVEMENT OF THE MUFFLER COULD ALLOW IT TO RUB ON THE BRAKE LINE.

The risk

THIS CONTACT COULD CAUSE THE LINE TO LEAK RESULTING IN BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE.

What to do

DEALERS WILL REPOSITION THE MUFFLER AND REPLACE THE BRAKE LINE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 1, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT RANSOMES/CUSHMAN AT 1-402-474-8568.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1997 Cushman 898474d
• 1998 Cushman 898474d
• 1999 Cushman 898474d
• 2000 Cushman 898474d
• 2001 Cushman 898474d
• 1997 Cushman 898474e
• 1998 Cushman 898474e
• 1999 Cushman 898474e
• 2000 Cushman 898474e
• 2001 Cushman 898474e

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.