NHTSA Recall 01V355000
Filed by RANSOMES CORPORATION. Component: Fuel System, Gasoline. Reported 2001-11-16. An estimated 527 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 3-WHEEL ON-ROAD VEHICLES. A FUEL REGULATOR LOCATED ON THE FUEL LINE THAT COULD LEAK FUEL IF A DIAPHRAGM FAILURE OCCURS.
Risk
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
What the manufacturer will do
OWNERS WILL BE SENT A NEW FUEL LINE. IF A CUSTOMER SO WISHES, A DEALER CAN INSTALL THE FUEL LINE FOR THEM. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING FEBRUARY 2002. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE PARTS WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT RANSOMES/CUSHMAN AT 1-402-475-9581.
Notes
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).