1999 OTTAWA CYT50 Recall

Campaign:: 99V160000 on 06/29/1999
Component:: Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock
Manufactured:: 02/28/1997 - 05/14/1999
Affected:: 842
Defect:: 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.
Consequence:: In an antilock braking condition, this could cause the brakes to malfunction.
Correction:: Owners will be provided with the required parts and installation instructions to correct the wiring harness along with the customer notice.
Notes:: 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).