Vehicle recall 96V152000 · August 15, 1996
1991-1996 Cushman Haulster
A change in the front fork made to accommodate the 12" wheel can cause excessive brake line stretch when the fork is bottomed out.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- Brake fluid leakage can cause subsequent brake failure increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a new clamp designed with a positive potitioning locator. The line will be rerouted and a new protector sleeve installed.
- Notes
- Owner notification:owner notification will begin during August 1996.NOTE: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 cushman at 1-402-474-8568.ALSO contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 96V152000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 15, 1996
- Filed by
- RANSOMES CORPORATION
- Owner notification
- August 26, 1996
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,413
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
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