How many recalls does the 2016 Kalmar Ottawa T2 have?

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 2016 Kalmar Ottawa T2 as of October 16, 2026. Each includes the defect description, safety consequence, and the remedy Kalmar will perform. New recalls can be issued at any time; this page is refreshed from NHTSA daily.

How do I tell if my 2016 Kalmar Ottawa T2 is affected by a recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN — stamped at the base of the windshield on the driver side and on the door jamb sticker — at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall; the list on this page covers every campaign for the 2016 Kalmar Ottawa T2.

Are recall repairs on a 2016 Kalmar Ottawa T2 free?

Usually. Federal law requires Kalmar to remedy recalls on the 2016 Ottawa T2 free of charge at an authorized Kalmar dealer, regardless of how many owners the vehicle has had or how many miles are on the odometer — unless it was first sold more than 15 years before the recall was issued (5 years for tires).

Does a recall on the 2016 Kalmar Ottawa T2 affect resale value?

An open recall can reduce resale value; a recall that has been repaired (documented in the vehicle history report) generally does not. Before you buy or sell a used 2016 Kalmar Ottawa T2, check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm every recall has been remedied.

How many owner complaints are on file for the 2016 Kalmar Ottawa T2?

No owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA on the 2016 Kalmar Ottawa T2.

NHTSA vehicle safety data

2016 Kalmar Ottawa T2 Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2016 Kalmar Ottawa T2 has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Kalmar dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2016 Kalmar Ottawa T2. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANK

NHTSA #24V620000

Reported August 19, 2024 · Kalmar Solutions, LLC

Potentially affected: 96 vehicles

Defect description

Kalmar Solutions, LLC (Kalmar) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ottawa T2 6X4 vehicles. The air tanks have an insufficient volume of air for the brake system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."

Safety consequence

Insufficient air volume can reduce braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the air tank, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 24, 2024. Owners may contact Kalmar customer service at 1-785-229-6327.

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.nhtsa.gov.

PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR

NHTSA #22V298000

Reported May 4, 2022 · Kalmar Solutions, LLC

Potentially affected: 687 vehicles

Defect description

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."

Safety consequence

A trailer parking brake that sets unexpectedly can cause unintended vehicle motion, and increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

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.nhtsa.gov.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

NHTSA #16V951000

Reported December 27, 2016 · Kalmar Solutions, LLC

Potentially affected: 1,639 vehicles

Defect description

Kalmar Solutions, LLC (Kalmar) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Ottawa T2 vehicles manufactured August 16, 2014, to November 17, 2016. The affected vehicles are equipped with a chassis power board that is not protected from moisture.

Safety consequence

Exposure to moisture may result in an electrical short which can increase the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Kalmar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the chassis power distribution center with sealed modules, free of charge. Kalmar issued an interim notification to owners on February 7, 2017. Owners may contact Kalmar customer service at 1-785-229-6341. Note: The remedy for this recall will also remedy the safety issue addressed by recall 16V-073, therefore that recall will be superseded by this one. The recall began on March 3, 2017. Any vehicle that was remedied under that campaign still needs this recall remedy.

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.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

NHTSA #16V850000

Reported November 23, 2016 · Kalmar Solutions, LLC

Potentially affected: 798 vehicles

Defect description

Kalmar Solutions, LLC (Kalmar) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Ottawa T2 vehicles manufactured July 15, 2014, to November 3, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the ground circuit of the cab power distribution circuit board can be overloaded.

Safety consequence

An overloaded ground circuit may increase the risk of a fire in the dashboard.

Manufacturer remedy

Kalmar will notify owners, and dealers will modify the wiring harness on the electrical option circuit to bypass the undersized ground circuit, free of charge. The recall began on January 17, 2017. Owners may contact Kalmar customer service at 1-785-229-6327.

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.

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

NHTSA #16V189000

Reported April 4, 2016 · Kalmar Solutions, LLC

Potentially affected: 1,698 vehicles

Defect description

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."

Safety consequence

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

Manufacturer remedy

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.

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.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

NHTSA #16V073000

Reported February 9, 2016 · Kalmar Solutions, LLC

Potentially affected: 622 vehicles

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

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

Manufacturer remedy

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.

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.

Other Kalmar Ottawa T2 model years

Check your 2016 Kalmar Ottawa T2 VIN

Not every recall applies to every VIN in a given year. Enter the 17-character VIN from your Kalmar Ottawa T2 at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.

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