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2006 Ottawa 50

Routine

No owner complaints are on file for this vehicle. It has been recalled 2 times.

2 safety recalls

Part 573 reports
Visibility › Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System07V572000
Filed Dec 18, 2007915 vehiclesKalmar Industries Corp

Defect. 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.

Risk. 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.

Remedy. 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.

Service Brakes, Air › Supply › Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings07V256000
Filed Jun 13, 2007612 vehiclesKalmar Industries Corp

Defect. 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.

Risk. 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.

Remedy. DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HOSE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 22, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KALMAR AT 1-785-229-6327.

Across model years

Worst on record: 2007
YearComplaintsRecallsFiresDeathsAssessment
20070200Routine
2006 — this page0200Routine
20050100Routine
20040100Routine
20030100Routine
20020100Routine
20010100Routine
20000100Routine
19990100Routine
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No unusual pattern of severe incidents in the complaint record.

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Most recent recall on file: Dec 18, 2007. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.