Vehicle recall 01V017000 · February 2, 2001
Cushman 898474D and 898474E
Vehicle description: 3-wheel on-road vehicles.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- This contact could cause the line to leak resulting in brake system failure.
- Remedy
- 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.
- Notes
- Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 01V017000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 2, 2001
- Filed by
- RANSOMES CORPORATION
- Owner notification
- April 1, 2001
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 518
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Vehicles covered
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