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2001 Cushman 898474e

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

this contact could cause the line to leak resulting in brake system failure.

Recall Notes

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.

2000 Cushman 898474e

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

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

brake fluid leakage could increase the braking capability of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Recall Notes

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.

2000 Cushman 898474e

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

this contact could cause the line to leak resulting in brake system failure.

Recall Notes

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.

1999 Cushman 898474e

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

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

brake fluid leakage could increase the braking capability of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Recall Notes

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.

1999 Cushman 898474e

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

this contact could cause the line to leak resulting in brake system failure.

Recall Notes

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.

1998 Cushman 898474e

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

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

brake fluid leakage could increase the braking capability of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Recall Notes

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.

1998 Cushman 898474e

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

this contact could cause the line to leak resulting in brake system failure.

Recall Notes

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.

1997 Cushman 898474e

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

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

brake fluid leakage could increase the braking capability of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Recall Notes

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.

1997 Cushman 898474e

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

this contact could cause the line to leak resulting in brake system failure.

Recall Notes

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.