Cushman Recall 96V152000: Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Foundation Components, Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings

NHTSA recall 96V152000 · announced August 15, 1996 · filed by Ransomes Corporation · 1,413 units affected

The problem

A CHANGE IN THE FRONT FORK MADE TO ACCOMMODATE THE 12" WHEEL CAN CAUSE EXCESSIVE BRAKE LINE STRETCH WHEN THE FORK IS BOTTOMED OUT. THIS CAN CAUSE THE LINE TO LEAK BRAKE FLUID.

The risk

BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE CAN CAUSE SUBSEQUENT BRAKE FAILURE INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

What to do

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW CLAMP DESIGNED WITH A POSITIVE POTITIONING LOCATOR. THE LINE WILL BE REROUTED AND A NEW PROTECTOR SLEEVE INSTALLED.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BEGIN DURING AUGUST 1996.NOTE: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 CUSHMAN AT 1-402-474-8568.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1991 Cushman Haulster
• 1992 Cushman Haulster
• 1993 Cushman Haulster
• 1994 Cushman Haulster
• 1995 Cushman Haulster
• 1996 Cushman Haulster

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