NHTSA vehicle safety data
1996 Ottawa CYT50 Recalls & Complaints
The 1996 Ottawa CYT50 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign on file as of November 3, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 1996 Ottawa CYT50. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Ottawa dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1996 Ottawa CYT50. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
OTTAWA/FMVSS 121
NHTSA #98V197000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Foundation Components — Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings · NHTSA notice
Reported August 24, 1998 · OTTAWA TRUCK CORPORATION
Potentially affected: 2,040 vehicles
Owners notified September 7, 1998 · Vehicles built September 1, 1984 – July 24, 1998 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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."
Safety consequence
DIMINISHED BRAKING EFFORT COULD RESULT DUE TO THE INCORRECT ROUTING.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL RE-ROUTE THE AIR LINES.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN SEPTEMBER 7, 1998.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT OTTAWA AT 1-785-242-2200.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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