Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 01V-017 · Cushman vehicles

RANSOMES CORPORATION recall 01V-017 covers 518 Cushman vehicles for a foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on February 2, 2001.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected5182 models

ReportedFeb 2, 2001Owners notified Apr 1, 2001

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 01V017000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

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

The fix

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.

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

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

2 models

Vehicles in this recall

Cushman 898474d1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001

Cushman 898474e1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001

Built from April 1, 1997 to January 25, 2001. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.