Kalmar Ottawa T2 recalled over injury risk

Recall date

August 19, 2024

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Kalmar Solutions, LLC recalls 2016–2017 Kalmar Ottawa T2

Recall number

24V620000

Brand / firm

Kalmar

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 96 units

Why it was recalled

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

What was recalled

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."

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.