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2018 Kalmar Ottawa T2 Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2018 Kalmar Ottawa T2 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign 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 2018 Kalmar Ottawa T2. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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.

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