NHTSA Recall 01V073000: Master cylinder (service brakes)
RANSOMES CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 54 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Cushman 898486.
| NHTSA campaign | 01V073000 |
|---|---|
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › FOUNDATION COMPONENTS › MASTER CYLINDER |
| Report received | March 14, 2001 |
| Owner notification | April 30, 2001 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
A loss of brake line pressure or other brake related problems might not be noticed by the operator, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 01V073000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.