Defect Description For Recall
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.”
Make Of Vehicle
OTTAWA
Model Of Vehicle
CYT30
Year
1998
Recall Campaign Number
98V197000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
Effect Of Defect
Diminished Braking Effort Could Result Due To The Incorrect Routing.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Re-Route The Air Lines.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Ottawa Truck Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
19840901
End Of Manufacture
19980724
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
2040
Date Owners Notified
19980907
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Ottawa Truck Corporation
Date Report Received
19980824
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
121