Cushman 898486 (1999) – 01V073000

Defect Description For Recall

Vehicle Description: 3-Wheel On-Road Police Vehicles. Two Valve Switches Located On The Master Cylinder That Reads The Brake Line Pressure Can Give Faulty Failure Codes To The Dash Or Not Failure Code At All.

Make Of Vehicle

CUSHMAN

Model Of Vehicle

898486

Year

1999

Recall Campaign Number

01V073000

Component Description

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Master Cylinder

Effect Of Defect

A Loss Of Brake Line Pressure Or Other Brake Related Problems Might Not Be Noticed By The Operator, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.

Fix Defect

Dealers Will Install A New Brake Valve Switch. Owner Notification Is Expected To Begin April 30, 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.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Ransomes Corporation

Start Of Manufacture

19990101

End Of Manufacture

20010131

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

54

Date Owners Notified

20010430

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Ransomes Corporation

Date Report Received

20010314

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard