The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·22V298000·Announced 2022-05-04

Kalmar Recalls 2015-2022 Ottawa T2 Tractors Due to Brake Defect

Kalmar is recalling 2015-2022 Ottawa T2 terminal tractors because the trailer parking brake may set unexpectedly, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (brake system) that increases the risk of a crash, but the source text does not report any injuries or fatalities, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Kalmar Solutions, LLC is recalling certain 2015-2022 Ottawa T2 terminal tractors. The recall addresses a defect where the trailer handbrake valve and the trailer parking brake valve vent lines are plumbed together. This configuration can cause the trailer parking brake to set unexpectedly when the trailer handbrake is released, causing the vehicles to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."

A trailer parking brake that sets unexpectedly can cause unintended vehicle motion and increase the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Dealers will replace the tee fitting on the handbrake valve and reroute the parking brake valve and handbrake valve separately, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 25, 2022. Owners may contact Kalmar's customer service at 1-785-229-6327 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
KALMAR OTTAWA T2
Brand
KALMAR
Manufacturer
Kalmar Solutions, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Terminal Tractor
Hazard
Affected units
687

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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