NHTSA recall campaign
96V152000
ManufacturerRANSOMES CORPORATIONReported1996-08-15Affected1,413 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
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.
Risk
BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE CAN CAUSE SUBSEQUENT BRAKE FAILURE INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW CLAMP DESIGNED WITH A POSITIVE POTITIONING LOCATOR. THE LINE WILL BE REROUTED AND A NEW PROTECTOR SLEEVE INSTALLED.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →