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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 01V263📅 Aug 27, 2001

2000–2001 Cushman 878464B & 2000–2001 Cushman 898465B + 4 more recall: brakes

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

💥 The risk

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

🔧 The fix

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
01V263000
Manufacturer
RANSOMES CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
1,548
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Sep 17, 2001
Built
May 1, 2000 – Jul 31, 2001
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 01V263 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 01V263?

2000–2001 Cushman 878464B & 2000–2001 Cushman 898465B + 4 more. 1,548 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Cushman dealer to book the free repair.