OTTAWA CYT50 1997: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 98V197000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| OTTAWA | CYT50 | 1997 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1998-09-07 | 1998-08-24 | 1998-08-28 |
Production Dates: 1984-09-01 - 1998-07-24
Manufacturers Involved: OTTAWA TRUCK CORPORATION
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2040
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 121
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."
DIMINISHED BRAKING EFFORT COULD RESULT DUE TO THE INCORRECT ROUTING.
DEALERS WILL RE-ROUTE THE AIR LINES.
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'.
