2014–2016 Kalmar Ottawa T2 recall: brakes
⚠️ What's wrong
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."
💥 The risk
If the brake system pressure gauge does not display the proper air pressure, there is an increased risk of a crash.
🔧 The fix
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.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 16V189000
- Manufacturer
- Kalmar Solutions, LLC
- Vehicles affected
- 1,698
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Jun 3, 2016
- Built
- Jul 14, 2014 – Mar 25, 2016
- Recall started by
- MFR
- 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.