2016 Kalmar Ottawa Recalls

All 2016 Kalmar Ottawa recalls can be found below. It is important to us to provide a complete resource for recall information, so if you know of any additional related recalls, please contact us to let us know.

April 4th, 2016

NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V189000
Manufacturer: Kalmar Solutions, LLC
Manufactured Begin Date: July 14th, 2014
Manufactured End Date: March 25th, 2016
Date of Owner Notification: June 3rd, 2016

Defect Summary:
Kalmar Solutions, LLC (Kalmar) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Ottawa T2 vehicles manufactured July 14, 2014, to March 25, 2016. The brake system air pressure gauge, may not display the accurate air pressure level. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."

Consequence Summary:
If the brake system pressure gauge does not display the proper air pressure, there is an increased risk of a crash.

Corrective Summary:
Kalmar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air system pressure sensors, free of charge. The recall began on June 3, 2016. Owners may contact Kalmar customer service at 1-785-229-6327.

Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

February 9th, 2016

NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V073000
Manufacturer: Kalmar Solutions, LLC
Manufactured Begin Date: July 14th, 2014
Manufactured End Date: October 13th, 2015
Date of Owner Notification: April 21st, 2016

Defect Summary:
Kalmar Solutions, LLC (Kalmar) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Ottawa T2 trucks manufactured July 14, 2014, to November 2, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with a chassis power board that is not protected from moisture. Additionally, the bolts that mount the chassis power board may rub against the circuit board and cause an electrical short.

Consequence Summary:
Exposure to moisture or rubbing from mounting bolts may result in an electrical short which can increase the risk of a fire.

Corrective Summary:
Kalmar will install nylon washers to any truck that were not built with washers. The recall began on April 21, 2016. Owners may contact Kalmar customer service at 1-785-229-6341.

Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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