NHTSA campaign 96V152000
RANSOMES CORPORATION recall 96V152000
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.
Reported 08/15/1996
What can happen
BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE CAN CAUSE SUBSEQUENT BRAKE FAILURE INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Repair
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW CLAMP DESIGNED WITH A POSITIVE POTITIONING LOCATOR. THE LINE WILL BE REROUTED AND A NEW PROTECTOR SLEEVE INSTALLED.
Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic: Foundation components: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Affected years and models
A listed year and model does not mean every vehicle in that group is recalled. Use the VIN lookup to confirm a specific vehicle.