Component Description
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report
RANSOMES CORPORATION
Begin Date Of Manufacturing
19910628
End Date Of Manufacturing
19960724
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report
0
Potential Number Of Units Affected
1413
Date Owner Notified By MFR
19960826
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI)
MFR
Mfg
RANSOMES CORPORATION
Report Received Date
19960815
Record Creation Date
19960828
Regulation Part Number
Defect 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 Summary
BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE CAN CAUSE SUBSEQUENT BRAKE FAILURE INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Corrective Summary
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW CLAMP DESIGNED WITH A POSITIVE POTITIONING LOCATOR. THE LINE WILL BE REROUTED AND A NEW PROTECTOR SLEEVE INSTALLED.
Recall 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.
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Body Class
Motorcycle - Trike
Vehicle Type
MOTORCYCLE
Manufacturer
CUSHMAN A DIVISION OF OUTBOARD MARINE CORPORATION
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