1999–2001 Cushman 898486, 1999–2001 Cushman 898488 Recall: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 3-WHEEL ON-ROAD POLICE VEHICLES
NHTSA campaign 01V073000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · filed Mar 14, 2001 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 3-WHEEL ON-ROAD POLICE VEHICLES. TWO VALVE SWITCHES LOCATED ON THE MASTER CYLINDER THAT READS THE BRAKE LINE PRESSURE CAN GIVE FAULTY FAILURE CODES TO THE DASH OR NOT FAILURE CODE AT ALL.
The risk
A LOSS OF BRAKE LINE PRESSURE OR OTHER BRAKE RELATED PROBLEMS MIGHT NOT BE NOTICED BY THE OPERATOR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW BRAKE VALVE SWITCH. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN APRIL 30, 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.
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Affected vehicles
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 01V073000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.