NHTSA Recall 01V239000: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (fuel system)
RANSOMES CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 393 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Cushman 898487.
| NHTSA campaign | 01V239000 |
|---|---|
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › DELIVERY › HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Report received | July 24, 2001 |
| Owner notification | August 20, 2001 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
Remedy
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.
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 01V239000
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.