Ottawa 1984–1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic recall
Recalled August 24, 1998 · NHTSA recall 98V197000 · Ottawa
Hazard
DIMINISHED BRAKING EFFORT COULD RESULT DUE TO THE INCORRECT ROUTING.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL RE-ROUTE THE AIR LINES.
Units
2,040 units
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."
What to do
DEALERS WILL RE-ROUTE THE AIR LINES.
Product
Ottawa CYT30 · Ottawa CYT50 · Ottawa CYT60
Manufacturer(s)
OTTAWA TRUCK CORPORATION
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →