Ottawa Recall 98V197000: Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Foundation Components, Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
NHTSA recall 98V197000 · announced August 24, 1998 · filed by Ottawa Truck Corporation · 2,040 units affected
The problem
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."
The risk
DIMINISHED BRAKING EFFORT COULD RESULT DUE TO THE INCORRECT ROUTING.
What to do
DEALERS WILL RE-ROUTE THE AIR LINES.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
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).
Vehicles covered by this recall
- 1984 Ottawa Cyt30
- 1985 Ottawa Cyt30
- 1986 Ottawa Cyt30
- 1987 Ottawa Cyt30
- 1988 Ottawa Cyt30
- 1989 Ottawa Cyt30
- 1990 Ottawa Cyt30
- 1991 Ottawa Cyt30
- 1992 Ottawa Cyt30
- 1993 Ottawa Cyt30
- 1994 Ottawa Cyt30
- 1995 Ottawa Cyt30
- 1996 Ottawa Cyt30
- 1997 Ottawa Cyt30
- 1998 Ottawa Cyt30
- 1984 Ottawa Cyt50
- 1985 Ottawa Cyt50
- 1986 Ottawa Cyt50
- 1987 Ottawa Cyt50
- 1988 Ottawa Cyt50
- 1989 Ottawa Cyt50
- 1990 Ottawa Cyt50
- 1991 Ottawa Cyt50
- 1992 Ottawa Cyt50
- 1993 Ottawa Cyt50
- 1994 Ottawa Cyt50
- 1995 Ottawa Cyt50
- 1996 Ottawa Cyt50
- 1997 Ottawa Cyt50
- 1998 Ottawa Cyt50
- 1984 Ottawa Cyt60
- 1985 Ottawa Cyt60
- 1986 Ottawa Cyt60
- 1987 Ottawa Cyt60
- 1988 Ottawa Cyt60
- 1989 Ottawa Cyt60
- 1990 Ottawa Cyt60
- 1991 Ottawa Cyt60
- 1992 Ottawa Cyt60
- 1993 Ottawa Cyt60
- 1994 Ottawa Cyt60
- 1995 Ottawa Cyt60
- 1996 Ottawa Cyt60
- 1997 Ottawa Cyt60
- 1998 Ottawa Cyt60
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.