NHTSA vehicle safety data
2021 Kalmar Ottawa T2 Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2021 Kalmar Ottawa T2 has 3 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 2021 Kalmar Ottawa T2. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
STEERING
NHTSA #22V566000Reported August 3, 2022 · Kalmar Solutions, LLC
Potentially affected: 110 vehicles
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
A fractured steering gear can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer 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.
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 #22V298000Reported 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.
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
NHTSA #21V552000Reported July 21, 2021 · Kalmar Solutions, LLC
Potentially affected: 54 vehicles
Defect description
Kalmar Solutions, LLC (Kalmar) is recalling certain 2021 Ottawa T2 vehicles equipped with electronic stability control. The rear stability control system harness was installed incorrectly, which could result in an inactive stability control system.
Safety consequence
An inactive electronic stability control system may result in a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will reinstall the harness correctly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 14, 2021. 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.
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