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2026 Kalmar Ottawa T2 Recalls & Complaints
The 2026 Kalmar Ottawa T2 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign on file as of October 21, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 2026 Kalmar Ottawa T2. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Kalmar dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2026 Kalmar Ottawa T2. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Park Outside: Printed Circuit Board May Short Circuit and Cause Fire
NHTSA #26V648000 · Electrical System · NHTSA notice
Reported October 5, 2026 · Kalmar Solutions, LLC
Potentially affected: 16,127 vehicles
Completion not yet reported (dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Defect description
Kalmar Solutions, LLC (Kalmar) is recalling certain 2014-2026 Ottawa T2 4X2 and 2016-2026 T2 6X4 DOT/EPA terminal tractors. The printed circuit board (PCB) insulation may become damaged, resulting in a short circuit.
Safety consequence
A short circuit increases the risk of a fire even when the vehicle is parked and the ignition is in the 'Off' position.
Manufacturer remedy
Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until their vehicle is repaired. Kalmar will rewire the cabin power and add a 5A fuse to the PCB circuit, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed by December 4, 2026. Owners may contact Kalmar customer service at 1-888-229-6300, select option 4, then option 2.
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