NHTSA recall campaign
07V256000
What was wrong
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.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HOSE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 22, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KALMAR AT 1-785-229-6327.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →