Ransomes Corporation | NHTSA Recall #01V263000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 01V263000 by Ransomes Corporation. Includes 1,548 affected units, RANSOMES/CUSHMAN/SPLASH GUARD, component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: 3-wheel on-road police vehicles. a splash guard fitted to the frame of the vehicle, located above the differential, could come in contact with the rear brake lines, causing damage or leakage. the models involved are: 1996-2001 models 898465b manufactured from october 1996 to july 2001; 1994-2001 models 878464b manufactured from november 1, 1994 to july 2001; 1997-2000 models 878474d manufactured from may 1, 1997 to december 24, 2000; 1997-2000 models 898474e manufactured from february 1, 2000 to july 2001; 2000-2001 models 898487 manufactured from may 1, 2000 to july 2001; and 2000-2001 models 898488 manufactured from july 1, 2000 to july 2001.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install a new splash guard which will create clearance for the brake line. owner notification began september 17, 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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 01V263000

Manufacturer: Ransomes Corporation

Report Received Date: 2001-08-15T00:00:00

Subject: Ransomes/cushman/splash guard

Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Potentially Affected Units: 1,548

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: 3-wheel on-road police vehicles. a splash guard fitted to the frame of the vehicle, located above the differential, could come in contact with the rear brake lines, causing damage or leakage. the models involved are: 1996-2001 models 898465b manufactured from october 1996 to july 2001; 1994-2001 models 878464b manufactured from november 1, 1994 to july 2001; 1997-2000 models 878474d manufactured from may 1, 1997 to december 24, 2000; 1997-2000 models 898474e manufactured from february 1, 2000 to july 2001; 2000-2001 models 898487 manufactured from may 1, 2000 to july 2001; and 2000-2001 models 898488 manufactured from july 1, 2000 to july 2001.

Consequence Summary: Brake fluid leakage could increase the braking capability of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Dealers will install a new splash guard which will create clearance for the brake line. owner notification began september 17, 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-ptxa_ew2g_icdi

NHTSA ID: 01V263000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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