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.
RANSOMES CORPORATION – RANSOME/BRAKES; HYDRAULIC; LINES.
| Report Received Date | 08/15/1996 |
| NHTSA ID | 96V152000 |
| Consequence Summary | BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE CAN CAUSE SUBSEQUENT BRAKE FAILURE INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. |
| Corrective Action | DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW CLAMP DESIGNED WITH A POSITIVE POTITIONING LOCATOR. THE LINE WILL BE REROUTED AND A NEW PROTECTOR SLEEVE INSTALLED. |
| Recall Code | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially Affected | 1413 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=96V152000) |
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