Ottawa: recalls by model and year

Name: Ottawa recall campaigns
Creator: Recall Register
License: https://www.usa.gov/government-works

NHTSA lists 4 vehicle recall campaigns for Ottawa. The register has 5 model lines of the make, model years 1984 to 2007. NHTSA has no complaint on file for the make. NHTSA also lists 1 child seat, tire or equipment campaign for the make. The equipment pages show it.

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Complaint information entered into NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation vehicle owner's complaint database is used with other data sources to identify safety issues that warrant investigation and to determine if a safety-related defect trend exists.
NHTSA publishes these words. Source: NHTSA Datasets and APIs, section Complaints, read on 1 Oct 2026. Complaint file through 30 Sep 2026. Recall file through 30 Sep 2026.

Model lines

5 model lines, in the order of the number of complaints.

Ottawa: recall campaigns and complaints for each model line
Model line	Model years	Campaigns
CYT30	16	2
CYT50	16	2
CYT60	16	2
30	11	2
50	11	2

This table compares the model lines of Ottawa only. The NHTSA files have no sales figures. A model line with more vehicles on the road gets more complaints. This site does not compare one make with a different make.

Recall campaign: One recall in the NHTSA recall file, with one campaign number. A campaign can name many makes, models and model years.

Complaint: A report about a possible safety problem that a person sends to NHTSA. This site shows the number of complaints and not their text.

Newest recall campaigns

The newest 4 of 4.

07V572000Received 18 Dec 2007. 915 units.
Visibility / Defroster/Defogger/HVAC System
Defect, in the NHTSA record
On certain terminal tractors, the heater/air-conditioning (AC) duct under the dash was not properly routed or secured. Chaffing may occur exposing the steel spiral reinforcement.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If this reinforcement is contacted with an electrical power connector, such as the power stud on the firewall, it may cause an electrical short resulting in a spark and potential fire.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Owners will be provided with instructions on how to inspect their vehicle for the presence of the defective heater/AC hose duct. If after inspection, the vehicle is determined to have an improper heater/AC hose, kalmar will send a replacement heater/AC hose. The recall began on february 11, 2008. Owners may contact kalmar at 1-786-229-6327.
Report filed by KALMAR INDUSTRIES CORP. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 11 Feb 2008. The campaign has 10 make, model and year entries.
07V256000Received 13 Jun 2007. 612 units.
Service Brakes, Air / Supply / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
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.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will replace the hose. The recall began on october 22, 2008. Owners may contact kalmar at 1-785-229-6327.
Report filed by KALMAR INDUSTRIES CORP. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 22 Oct 2008. The campaign has 33 make, model and year entries.
99V160000Received 23 Jun 1999. 842 units.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
In an antilock braking condition, this could cause the brakes to malfunction.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Owners will be provided with the required parts and installation instructions to correct the wiring harness along with the customer notice.
Report filed by OTTAWA TRUCK CORPORATION. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 1 Jul 1999. The campaign has 9 make, model and year entries.
98V197000Received 24 Aug 1998. 2,040 units.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Foundation Components / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Diminished braking effort could result due to the incorrect routing.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will re-route the air lines.
Report filed by OTTAWA TRUCK CORPORATION. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 7 Sep 1998. The campaign has 45 make, model and year entries.

Download all 4 campaigns of Ottawa (CSV)

Counts by year

Recall campaigns that name Ottawa vehicles, by the year NHTSA received the report. The largest year is 2007, with 2 campaigns.

Complaints about Ottawa vehicles, by the year NHTSA received them.

Official channels

NHTSA VIN lookupNHTSA shows the unrepaired recalls of one vehicle from its VIN or its license plate.
NHTSA: report a safety problemThe NHTSA form for a complaint about a vehicle, a tire, a child seat or equipment.

Cite this page

Recall Register. Ottawa: recalls by model and year. https://recallregister.com/make/ottawa/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through 30 Sep 2026.

Sources

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence: US government work, public domain
Recall file through: 30 Sep 2026
Complaint file through: 30 Sep 2026
Investigations that name the make: 0
Units in the campaigns: 4,409

Manufacturers in the recall file: OTTAWA TRUCK CORPORATION; KALMAR INDUSTRIES CORP.

The make name is the name in the NHTSA files. The units of a campaign that names 2 makes are in the figure of each make. How the register is made. Report an error.

Questions

Which Ottawa model line has the most recall campaigns?: The 30: 2 campaigns for 11 model years. A line with more model years has more campaigns.
How many units are in the recall campaigns for Ottawa?: 4,409 units in 4 campaigns. The units of a campaign that names 2 makes are in the figure of each make.