Ottawa 30 2007
Model 30 made in 2007 by Ottawa got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningservice brakes, air, visibility.
Model 2007
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 07V256000 | KALMAR INDUSTRIES CORP | from 05/01/1997 to 05/31/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 612 | 10/22/2008 | MFR | KALMAR INDUSTRIES CORP | 06/13/2007 | 06/21/2007 | 571 | 106 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Kalmar is recalling 612 my 1997-1007 ottawa 30, 50, and 60 dot/epa terminal tractors equipped with suspensioned rear axles or otto-ride rear suspensions for failing to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 106, 'brake hoses.' the air brake hose assembly was incorrectly manufactured. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If a failure occurred in the air line installed on the spring brake side of the brake chamber, the spring brakes would apply. sudden application of the spring brake while traveling could lead to a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the hose. the recall began on october 22, 2008. owners may contact kalmar at 1-785-229-6327. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | ||||||||||||||||
| 07V572000 | KALMAR INDUSTRIES CORP | from 09/26/2006 to 08/27/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 915 | 02/11/2008 | MFR | KALMAR INDUSTRIES CORP | 12/18/2007 | 12/14/2007 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain terminal tractors, the heater/air-conditioning (ac) duct under the dash was not properly routed or secured. chaffing may occur exposing the steel spiral reinforcement. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If this reinforcement is contacted with an electrical power connector, such as the power stud on the firewall, it may cause an electrical short resulting in a spark and potential fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Owners will be provided with instructions on how to inspect their vehicle for the presence of the defective heater/ac hose duct. if after inspection, the vehicle is determined to have an improper heater/ac hose, kalmar will send a replacement heater/ac hose. the recall began on february 11, 2008. owners may contact kalmar at 1-786-229-6327. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||