Cushman 898487

Model 898487 made by Cushman got 3 recalls. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, service brakes, hydraulic.

Model 2000

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
01V355000RANSOMES CORPORATIONfrom 05/01/2000 to 11/14/2001V (Vehicle)527MFRRANSOMES CORPORATION11/16/200111/30/2001
Defect SummaryVehicle description: 3-wheel on-road vehicles. a fuel regulator located on the fuel line that could leak fuel if a diaphragm failure occurs.
Consequence SummaryFuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
Corrective SummaryOwners will be sent a new fuel line. if a customer so wishes, a dealer can install the fuel line for them. owner notification is expected to begin during february 2002. owners who do not receive the free parts within a reasonable time should contact ransomes/cushman at 1-402-475-9581.
NotesAlso contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
01V239000RANSOMES CORPORATIONfrom 04/01/2000 to 06/30/2001V (Vehicle)39308/20/2001MFRRANSOMES CORPORATION07/24/200107/31/2001
Defect SummaryVehicle description: 3-wheel on-road police vehicles. a plastic tee fitting located on the fuel line could crack resulting in a fuel system leak.
Consequence SummaryFuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace the plastic tee with a brass tee. owner notification began august 20, 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.
NotesAlso contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
01V263000RANSOMES CORPORATIONfrom 05/01/2000 to 07/31/2001V (Vehicle)154809/17/2001MFRRANSOMES CORPORATION08/15/200108/27/2001
Defect SummaryVehicle 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 SummaryBrake fluid leakage could increase the braking capability of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers 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.
NotesAlso contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).