Kalmar Recalls 2021-2022 Ottawa T2 Tractors Due to Steering Gear Defect
Kalmar is recalling 2021-2022 Ottawa T2 terminal tractors because incorrectly assembled steering gears may fracture, causing loss of steering control and increasing crash risk.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (steering gear fracture) that can cause loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Kalmar Solutions, LLC is recalling certain 2021-2022 Ottawa T2 terminal tractors. The recall addresses a defect where the steering gears may have been assembled incorrectly. This assembly error can cause the gears to fracture.
A fractured steering gear can result in a loss of steering control, which increases the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.
Dealers will inspect and replace the steering gears, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on August 17, 2022. 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 T2
- Brand
- KALMAR
- Manufacturer
- Kalmar Solutions, LLC
- Category
- Vehicle — Terminal Tractor
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 110
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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