1998 Ottawa Cyt50 Recalls

All 1998 Ottawa Cyt50 recalls can be found below. It is important to us to provide a complete resource for recall information, so if you know of any additional related recalls, please contact us to let us know.

June 30th, 1999
Recalled Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK
Recall Date
June 30th, 1999
Units Effected
842
NHTSA Campaign Number: 99V160000
Manufacturer: OTTAWA TRUCK CORPORATION
Manufactured Begin Date: March 1st, 1997
Manufactured End Date: May 15th, 1999
Date of Owner Notification: July 1st, 1999

Defect Summary:
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 Summary:
IN AN ANTILOCK BRAKING CONDITION, THIS COULD CAUSE THE BRAKES TO MALFUNCTION.

Corrective Summary:
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH THE REQUIRED PARTS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS TO CORRECT THE WIRING HARNESS ALONG WITH THE CUSTOMER NOTICE.

Recall 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).

August 28th, 1998
Recalled Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Recall Date
August 28th, 1998
Units Effected
2,040
NHTSA Campaign Number: 98V197000
Manufacturer: OTTAWA TRUCK CORPORATION
Manufactured Begin Date: September 1st, 1984
Manufactured End Date: July 24th, 1998
Date of Owner Notification: September 7th, 1998

Defect Summary:
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 Summary:
DIMINISHED BRAKING EFFORT COULD RESULT DUE TO THE INCORRECT ROUTING.

Corrective Summary:
DEALERS WILL RE-ROUTE THE AIR LINES.

Recall 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).

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