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SevereNHTSA·16V189000·Announced 2016-04-04

Kalmar Ottawa T2 Recalled for Inaccurate Brake Pressure Gauge

Kalmar is recalling 2014-2016 Ottawa T2 vehicles because the brake system air pressure gauge may not display accurate levels, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the braking system that creates an increased risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Kalmar Solutions, LLC is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Ottawa T2 vehicles manufactured between July 14, 2014, and March 25, 2016. The recall involves 1,698 vehicles where the brake system air pressure gauge may not display the accurate air pressure level. This defect causes the vehicles to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."

If the brake system pressure gauge does not display the proper air pressure, there is an increased risk of a crash. 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. 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.

The recalled product

Product
KALMAR OTTAWA T2
Brand
KALMAR
Manufacturer
Kalmar Solutions, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Truck
Hazard
Affected units
1,698

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • OTTAWA T2

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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