The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·23V029000·Announced 2023-01-26

Kalmar Recalls 2022 Ottawa T2 Vehicles Due to Cab Tilt Cylinder Defect

Kalmar is recalling 2022 Ottawa T2 vehicles because the cab tilt hydraulic cylinder could fail, causing the cab to fall forward and injure people.

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 (hydraulic cylinder failure) that could cause the cab to fall forward, posing a significant injury risk to individuals standing in front of the vehicle.

Plain-English summary

Kalmar Solutions, LLC is recalling certain 2022 Ottawa T2 vehicles. The recall addresses a defect in the cab tilt hydraulic cylinder, which is used to raise and lower the cab for maintenance and inspection.

When extended, the hydraulic cylinder could come apart, allowing the entire cab to fall forward. A cab that falls forward increases the risk of injury to anyone standing in front of the cab.

Dealers will replace the cab tilt cylinder free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 20, 2023. 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 — Commercial Truck
Hazard
Affected units
128

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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