Model year record

2023 KALMAR Ottawa T2

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. No owner complaints in our copy of the federal file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 26V648000

Electrical system

Component
Electrical system
Manufacturer
Kalmar Solutions, LLC
Vehicles affected
16,127
Reported to NHTSA
2026-10-05

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 risk

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 24V182000

Steering

Component
Steering
Manufacturer
Kalmar Solutions, LLC
Vehicles affected
2
Reported to NHTSA
2024-03-07
Owners notified
2024-04-10

Defect description

Kalmar Solutions, LLC (Kalmar) is recalling certain 2023 Ottawa T2 vehicles. The steering gear assemblies may have been assembled incorrectly with fewer recirculating balls than are required, which may result in a loss of steering control.

Safety risk

A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the defective gears, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2024. Owners may contact Kalmar customer service at 1-785-229-6327.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

No complaints in our copy of the federal file for this model year. The daily feed covers recent filings; older history appears only after a full-history rebuild.

Other KALMAR Ottawa T2 model years

All KALMAR Ottawa T2 recalls by year

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.