RANSOMES CORPORATION: Safety Recalls in 1996

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by RANSOMES CORPORATION in 1996. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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November 20, 1996

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

RANSOMES/CUSHMAN/DOOR LATCH

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 3-WHEEL ON-ROAD VEHICLES, MODELS 898464B, 898465A, 898474B, 898474C, 898475A AND 898484. THE DOOR LATCH CAN RELEASE UNEXPECTEDLY.

NHTSA ID: 96V237000

Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

# of Units Affected: 139

Consequence Summary:

THE DOOR LATCH RELEASING UNEXPECTEDLY CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT OR PERSONAL INJURY TO THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE DOOR LATCHES WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED DOOR LATCH.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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August 15, 1996

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

RANSOME/BRAKES; HYDRAULIC; LINES.

A CHANGE IN THE FRONT FORK MADE TO ACCOMMODATE THE 12" WHEEL CAN CAUSE EXCESSIVE BRAKE LINE STRETCH WHEN THE FORK IS BOTTOMED OUT. THIS CAN CAUSE THE LINE TO LEAK BRAKE FLUID.

NHTSA ID: 96V152000

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

# of Units Affected: 1,413

Consequence Summary:

BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE CAN CAUSE SUBSEQUENT BRAKE FAILURE INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW CLAMP DESIGNED WITH A POSITIVE POTITIONING LOCATOR. THE LINE WILL BE REROUTED AND A NEW PROTECTOR SLEEVE INSTALLED.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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