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Cushman 898474D Recall 01V017: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

NHTSA campaign 01V017, reported February 2, 2001, 518 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 01V017RANSOMES CORPORATION
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
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.
Risk
THIS CONTACT COULD CAUSE THE LINE TO LEAK RESULTING IN BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE.
Remedy
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.
Notes
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Affected vehicles

Cushman 898474D19971998199920002001
Cushman 898474E19971998199920002001