Vehicle recall 01V263000 · August 15, 2001
Cushman 878464B, 898465B and 4 more models
Vehicle description: 3-wheel on-road police 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 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
- Brake fluid leakage could increase the braking capability of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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
- 01V263000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 15, 2001
- Filed by
- RANSOMES CORPORATION
- Owner notification
- September 17, 2001
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,548
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Cushman 878464B (1994-2001): 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995, 1994
- Cushman 878474D (1997-2000): 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997
- Cushman 898465B (1996-2001): 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996
- Cushman 898474E (1997-2000): 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997
- Cushman 898487 (2000-2001): 2001, 2000
- Cushman 898488 (2000-2001): 2001, 2000
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