Recalls for your 1998 Ottawa Cyt50

Recalls for 1998 Ottawa Cyt50

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DEFECT #1 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK


Posted on: 1999-06-30
Description
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.

Corrective Action
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).  

DEFECT #2 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS


Posted on: 1998-08-28
Description
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.

Corrective Action
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).