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SevereNHTSA·20V020000·Announced 2020-01-15

Kalmar Recalls 2019 Ottawa T2E Vehicles Due to Transmission Sensor Issue

Kalmar is recalling 2019 Ottawa T2E battery electric vehicles because electromagnetic interference can cause unexpected transmission shifting, 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 (transmission shifting) that increases the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for significant injury/property-damage reports or structural defects.

Plain-English summary

Kalmar Solutions, LLC is recalling certain 2019 Ottawa T2E battery electric vehicles. The recall addresses a defect in the transmission tailshaft speed sensor, which can be affected by electromagnetic interference. This interference can cause the transmission to shift unexpectedly.

The unexpected shifting of the transmission can cause unexpected vehicle movement, which increases the risk of a crash. The recall began on February 12, 2020.

Owners will be notified by Kalmar. TransPower will replace the transmission tail shaft sensor and update the software free of charge. Owners may contact Kalmar customer service at 1-785-229-6327 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
KALMAR OTTAWA T2E
Brand
KALMAR
Manufacturer
Kalmar Solutions, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Electric Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
22

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 T2E

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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