The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·22V566000·Announced 2022-08-03

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

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 (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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