2000 Ottawa 30 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2000 Ottawa 30. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2000 Ottawa 30
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)
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.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the hose. The recall began on october 22, 2008. Owners may contact kalmar at 1-785-229-6327.
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2000 Ottawa 30. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Compare Ottawa 30 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Ottawa 30 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 Ottawa 30 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 Ottawa 30 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 Ottawa 30 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 Ottawa 30 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 Ottawa 30 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 Ottawa 30 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 Ottawa 30 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 Ottawa 30 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 Ottawa 30 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 Ottawa 30 | 2 | 0 |
| 2007 Ottawa 30 | 2 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2000 Ottawa 30
How do I know if my 2000 Ottawa 30 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2000 Ottawa 30; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Ottawa dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 07V256000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Ottawa models
- Ottawa1 complaints
- 4X2 Dot/epa0 complaints
- 500 complaints
- 60 Dot/epa0 complaints
- 60T0 complaints
- 6X4 Dot/epa0 complaints
- Commando 300 complaints
- Commando 500 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.