| Make : OTTAWA | Model : CYT60 | Year : 1987 |
| Build Dates : 19840901 - 19980724 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 98V197000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19980907 | Date Received by ODI: 19980824 | Date Added to Database: 19980828 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: OTTAWA TRUCK CORPORATION | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: OTTAWA TRUCK CORPORATION | ||
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| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 2040 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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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Consequence:
DIMINISHED BRAKING EFFORT COULD RESULT DUE TO THE INCORRECT ROUTING. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL RE-ROUTE THE AIR LINES. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 121 | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN 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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