Auto Recalls for Consumers

1990 OTTAWA CYT50 Recall - Campaign #98V197000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1990 OTTAWA CYT50 RECALL - #98V197000

RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC : FOUNDATION COMPONENTS : HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

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."

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Vehicle 1990 OTTAWA CYT50
Manufacturer OTTAWA TRUCK CORPORATION
Manufactured between 9/1/1984 - 7/24/1998
Recalled on 8/28/1998
Influenced by OTTAWA TRUCK CORPORATION
Owners Notified on 9/7/1998
# Affected 2,040
Recalled for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
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."
Consequences DIMINISHED BRAKING EFFORT COULD RESULT DUE TO THE INCORRECT ROUTING.
Corrective action DEALERS WILL RE-ROUTE THE AIR LINES.
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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