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NHTSARecalled Aug 15, 1996 · #96V152000

RANSOME/BRAKES; HYDRAULIC; LINES.

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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. BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE CAN CAUSE SUBSEQUENT BRAKE FAILURE INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Product details

Product
RANSOME/BRAKES; HYDRAULIC; LINES.
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
RANSOMES CORPORATION
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW CLAMP DESIGNED WITH A POSITIVE POTITIONING LOCATOR. THE LINE WILL BE REROUTED AND A NEW PROTECTOR SLEEVE INSTALLED.

View the official CPSC notice