Service brakes, air: antilockRecall 98V-004 · Sisu vehicles
SISU NORTH AMERICA, INC. recall 98V-004 covers 241 Sisu vehicles for a service brakes, air: antilock problem, reported to NHTSA on January 5, 1998.
Source: NHTSA recall 98V004000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: YARD TRACTORS. INCORRECT ROUTING OF AN AIR HOSE FROM THE REAR ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) AIR MODULATOR BRAKE VALVE TO THE REAR AXLE BRAKE CHAMBER.
The risk
IN AN ANTILOCK CONDITION, THE BRAKE SYSTEM WOULD MODULATE THE WRONG WHEEL.
The fix
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH REPLACEMENT FITTINGS AND/OR HOSES. IF THE OWNER SO DESIRES, A DEALER CAN PERFORM THE REMEDY FOR THEM.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 9, 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 SISU AT 1-785-229-6358.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from March 1, 1997 to December 8, 1997. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.