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1997 Ottawa CYT30

Routine

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

2 safety recalls

Part 573 reports
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip99V160000
Filed Jun 23, 1999842 vehiclesOttawa Truck Corporation

Defect. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: YARD TRACTORS EQUIPPED WITH ABS BRAKING SYSTEMS. THE WIRES FOR THE "HOLD" AND "EXHAUST" FUNCTIONS IN THE AIR BRAKE MODULATOR VALVE ARE REVERSED IN THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR.

Risk. IN AN ANTILOCK BRAKING CONDITION, THIS COULD CAUSE THE BRAKES TO MALFUNCTION.

Remedy. OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH THE REQUIRED PARTS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS TO CORRECT THE WIRING HARNESS ALONG WITH THE CUSTOMER NOTICE.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings98V197000
Filed Aug 24, 19982,040 vehiclesOttawa Truck Corporation

Defect. 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."

Risk. DIMINISHED BRAKING EFFORT COULD RESULT DUE TO THE INCORRECT ROUTING.

Remedy. DEALERS WILL RE-ROUTE THE AIR LINES.

Across model years

Worst on record: 1999
YearComplaintsRecallsFiresDeathsAssessment
19990100Routine
19980200Routine
1997 — this page0200Routine
19960100Routine
19950100Routine
19940100Routine
19930100Routine
19920100Routine
19910100Routine
19900100Routine

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No unusual pattern of severe incidents in the complaint record.

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Most recent recall on file: Jun 23, 1999. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.