Safety Recall NHTSA · 01V239000 Reported July 24, 2001

Ransomes/cushman/fuel line

Ransomes Corporation · Fuel System, Gasoline · 393 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
01V239000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Fuel System, Gasoline
Vehicles Affected
393
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
July 24, 2001

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: 3-wheel on-road police vehicles. a plastic tee fitting located on the fuel line could crack resulting in a fuel system leak.

Safety Consequence

Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the plastic tee with a brass tee. owner notification began august 20, 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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Ransomes Corporation dealer and reference recall ID 01V239000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 01V239000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 01V239000?

NHTSA recall 01V239000 was issued by Ransomes Corporation on July 24, 2001. It addresses: Ransomes/cushman/fuel line. The recall affects approximately 393 vehicles, with the defect involving the Fuel System, Gasoline component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Ransomes Corporation dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 01V239000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.