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2022 Kalmar Ottawa T2 Recalls

Safety recall campaigns filed with NHTSA that cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

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Recall campaignsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Newest Jan 26, 2023
Carrying an NHTSA advisoryCampaigns where NHTSA told owners not to drive the vehicle, or to park it outside, until the repair is done.
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Open investigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Recall campaigns

4 campaigns cover this model year — what the defect is, what it could cause, and what the remedy is

23V029000

EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:INTEGRATED JACK/LEVELER/STABILIZER:HOSES/CABLES/RODS/GEARS/STRUT/CYLINDER

Jan 26, 2023
128 units potentially affected
The defect: Kalmar Solutions, LLC (Kalmar) is recalling certain 2022 Ottawa T2 vehicles. When extended, the cab tilt hydraulic cylinder that is used to raise and lower the cab for maintenance and inspection could come apart, allowing the entire cab to fall forward.
The risk: A cab that falls forward increases the risk of injury to anyone standing in front of the cab.
The remedy: Dealers will replace the cab tilt cylinder, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 20, 2023. Owners may contact Kalmar customer service at 1-785-229-6327.
Kalmar Solutions, LLCView on NHTSA.gov
22V786000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)

Oct 19, 2022
9 units potentially affected
The defect: Kalmar Solutions, LLC (Kalmar) is recalling certain 2022 Ottawa T2 vehicles equipped with certain Cummins diesel engines. The engine control module (ECM) may experience an internal electrical short-circuit, causing the engine to stall.
The risk: An unexpected engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
The remedy: Cummins dealers will replace the ECM, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a schedule for recall notification. Owners may contact Kalmar customer service at 1-785-229-6327.
Kalmar Solutions, LLCView on NHTSA.gov
22V566000

STEERING

Aug 3, 2022
110 units potentially affected
The defect: Kalmar Solutions, LLC (Kalmar) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Ottawa T2 terminal tractors. The steering gears may have been assembled incorrectly, which can cause the gears to fracture.
The risk: A fractured steering gear can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the steering gears, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 17, 2022. Owners may contact Kalmar customer service at 1-785-229-6327.
Kalmar Solutions, LLCView on NHTSA.gov
22V298000

PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR

May 4, 2022
687 units potentially affected
The defect: Kalmar Solutions, LLC (Kalmar) is recalling certain 2015-2022 Ottawa T2 terminal tractors. The trailer handbrake valve and the trailer parking brake valve vent lines are plumbed together. This can cause the trailer parking brake to set unexpectedly when the trailer handbrake is released. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
The risk: A trailer parking brake that sets unexpectedly can cause unintended vehicle motion, and increase the risk of a crash.
The remedy: Dealers will replace the tee fitting on the handbrake valve and reroute the parking brake valve and handbrake valve separately, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 25, 2022. Owners may contact Kalmar's customer service at 1-785-229-6327.
Kalmar Solutions, LLCView on NHTSA.gov

What a recall is

Safety recall
A safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
Safety investigation
NHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
Manufacturer communication
Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

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