OTTAWA CYT50 1997: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 99V160000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| OTTAWA | CYT50 | 1997 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1999-07-01 | 1999-06-23 | 1999-06-30 |
Production Dates: 1997-03-01 - 1999-05-15
Manufacturers Involved: OTTAWA TRUCK CORPORATION
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 842
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: YARD TRACTORS EQUIPPED WITH ABS BRAKING SYSTEMS. THE WIRES FOR THE "HOLD" AND "EXHAUST" FUNCTIONS IN THE AIR BRAKE MODULATOR VALVE ARE REVERSED IN THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR.
IN AN ANTILOCK BRAKING CONDITION, THIS COULD CAUSE THE BRAKES TO MALFUNCTION.
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH THE REQUIRED PARTS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS TO CORRECT THE WIRING HARNESS ALONG WITH THE CUSTOMER NOTICE.
OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN JULY 1, 1999. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REQUIRED PARTS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT OTTAWA AT 1-785-242-2200. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
