1998 OTTAWA CYT50 Recalls (2)

Campaign:

98V197000 on 08/27/1998

Component:

Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Manufactured:

08/31/1984 - 07/23/1998

Affected:

2,040

Defect:

Vehicle description: yard tractors. an air line from the rear brake reservoir to the front supply port on the dual brake valve and the air line from the front reservoir to the rear supply port on the dual brake valve were incorrectly routed. this does not comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 121, "air brake systems."

Consequence:

Diminished braking effort could result due to the incorrect routing.

Correction:

Dealers will re-route the air lines.

Notes:

Owner notification is expected to begin september 7, 1998.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 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).

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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).

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