Ottawa 50 1999
Model 50 made in 1999 by Ottawa got 1 recall. There was one recall concerning service brakes, air .
Model 1999
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. |