2000–2007 Ottawa 30 & 2000–2007 Ottawa 50 + 1 more recall: brakes
⚠️ What's wrong
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.
💥 The 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.
🔧 The fix
Dealers will replace the hose. The recall began on october 22, 2008. Owners may contact kalmar at 1-785-229-6327.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 07V256000
- Manufacturer
- KALMAR INDUSTRIES CORP
- Vehicles affected
- 612
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Oct 22, 2008
- Built
- May 1, 1997 – May 31, 2007
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.