NHTSA Recall 06V306000
Filed by Kalmar Solutions, LLC. Component: Service Brakes, Air. Reported 2006-08-07. An estimated 2,044 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
ON CERTAIN TERMINAL TRACTORS EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX AIR MODULATOR VALVES, THE ELECTRICAL WIRING TO THE AIR MODULATOR BRAKE VALVES FROM THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE (ECM) IS INCORRECT. THE WIRES TO THE "EXHAUST" AND "HOLD" CONNECTIONS ON THE BRAKE MODULATOR VALVES ARE REVERSED.
Risk
IN AN ANTI-LOCK BRAKING EVENT, THIS WILL CAUSE THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) TO MALFUNCTION. THE ABS PERFORMANCE WILL BE DEGRADED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
What the manufacturer will do
DEALERS WILL PROVIDE OWNERS WITH 4 MODULATOR VALVE JUMPER HARNESSES FOR INSTALLATION. OWNERS SHOULD HAVE THIS REMEDY DONE BY AN INDIVIDUAL WHO IS FAMILIAR WITH "BENDIX" AIR MODULATOR VALVES AND BASIC ELECTRICAL ASSEMBLY PROCEDURES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 4, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT OTTAWA TRUCK AT 785-242-2200.
Notes
CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Vehicles covered by this recall
- 2002 Ottawa Commando 30
- 2003 Ottawa Commando 30
- 2004 Ottawa Commando 30
- 2002 Ottawa Commando 50
- 2003 Ottawa Commando 50
- 2004 Ottawa Commando 50
- 2002 Ottawa Commando 60 Dot/epa
- 2003 Ottawa Commando 60 Dot/epa
- 2004 Ottawa Commando 60 Dot/epa
- 2004 Ottawa Terminal Tractor 30
- 2005 Ottawa Terminal Tractor 30
- 2006 Ottawa Terminal Tractor 30
- 2004 Ottawa Terminal Tractor 50
- 2005 Ottawa Terminal Tractor 50
- 2006 Ottawa Terminal Tractor 50
- 2004 Ottawa Terminal Tractor 60
- 2005 Ottawa Terminal Tractor 60
- 2006 Ottawa Terminal Tractor 60