SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report: June 15, 2001
CHASE MANHATTAN BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
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(Originator of the Trust referred to herein)
CHASE MANHATTAN AUTO OWNER TRUST 1997-A
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(Issuer)
(Exact name of the registrant as specified in its charter)
United States 333-7575 22-2382028
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer
of incorporation) Identification No.)
200 White Clay Center Drive, Newark, DE 19711-5466
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (302) 575-5000
Item 5. Other Events:
Chase Manhattan Auto Owner Trust 1997-A is the issuer of 5 classes of
Asset Backed Notes and a single class of Asset Backed Certificates. The notes
and certificates are serviced in accordance with the Sale and Servicing
Agreement, dated as of February 28, 1997, as amended. The parties to the Sale
and Servicing Agreement are: Chase Manhattan Bank USA, National Association
("Chase USA"), as seller and as servicer, and Chase Manhattan Owner Trust, as
issuer.
On June 15, 2001, Chase USA, as servicer, distributed monthly interest
to the holders of the notes and certificates. Chase USA furnished a copy of the
monthly statement to certificateholders for the series as required by the Sale
and Servicing Agreement. A copy of the monthly statement to certificateholders
is being filed as Exhibit 20.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.
Item 7(c). Exhibits
Exhibits Description
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20.1 Monthly Statement to Certificateholders with
respect to the June 15, 2001 distribution.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the registrant has caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
Dated: June 27, 2001
By: CHASE MANHATTAN BANK USA,
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
as Servicer
By: /s/ Patricia Garvey
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Name: Patricia Garvey
Title: Vice President
INDEX TO EXHIBITS
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Exhibit No. Description
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20.1 Statement to Certificateholders dated June
15, 2001 delivered pursuant to Section 5.8
of the Sale and Servicing Agreement dated as
of February 28, 1997.