NHTSA Recall 01V263000: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)
RANSOMES CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,548 vehicles. It affects 6 models including the Cushman 878464B.
| NHTSA campaign | 01V263000 |
|---|---|
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › FOUNDATION COMPONENTS › HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Report received | August 15, 2001 |
| Owner notification | September 17, 2001 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
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).
Vehicles covered by recall 01V263000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Cushman 878464B | 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 |
| Cushman 878474D | 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 |
| Cushman 898465B | 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 |
| Cushman 898474E | 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 |
| Cushman 898487 | 2000, 2001 |
| Cushman 898488 | 2000, 2001 |
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.