RANSOMES CORPORATION: Safety Recalls in 2001

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 5 safety recalls made by RANSOMES CORPORATION in 2001. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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November 16, 2001

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

CUSHMAN/FUEL LINE LEAK

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 3-WHEEL ON-ROAD VEHICLES. A FUEL REGULATOR LOCATED ON THE FUEL LINE THAT COULD LEAK FUEL IF A DIAPHRAGM FAILURE OCCURS.

NHTSA ID: 01V355000

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

# of Units Affected: 527

Consequence Summary:

FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Corrective Action:

OWNERS 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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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August 15, 2001

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

RANSOMES/CUSHMAN/SPLASH GUARD

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.

NHTSA ID: 01V263000

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

# of Units Affected: 1,548

Consequence Summary:

BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE COULD INCREASE THE BRAKING CAPABILITY OF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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July 24, 2001

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

RANSOMES/CUSHMAN/FUEL LINE

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 3-WHEEL ON-ROAD POLICE VEHICLES. A PLASTIC TEE FITTING LOCATED ON THE FUEL LINE COULD CRACK RESULTING IN A FUEL SYSTEM LEAK.

NHTSA ID: 01V239000

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

# of Units Affected: 393

Consequence Summary:

FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS 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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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March 14, 2001

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

RANSOMES/BRAKE LINE

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.

NHTSA ID: 01V073000

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

# of Units Affected: 54

Consequence Summary:

A LOSS OF BRAKE LINE PRESSURE OR OTHER BRAKE RELATED PROBLEMS MIGHT NOT BE NOTICED BY THE OPERATOR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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February 2, 2001

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

RANSOMES/CUSHMAN/BRAKE LINE

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.

NHTSA ID: 01V017000

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

# of Units Affected: 518

Consequence Summary:

THIS CONTACT COULD CAUSE THE LINE TO LEAK RESULTING IN BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE.

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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