The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·24V182000·Announced 2024-03-07

Kalmar Recalls 2023 Ottawa T2 Vehicles Due to Steering Gear Defect

Kalmar is recalling 2023 Ottawa T2 vehicles because steering gear assemblies may have fewer recirculating balls than required, potentially causing a loss of steering control.

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 defect involves a risk-of-harm product (loss of steering control) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Kalmar Solutions, LLC is recalling certain 2023 Ottawa T2 vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where steering gear assemblies may have been assembled incorrectly with fewer recirculating balls than are required.

This defect may 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 replace the defective gears free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 10, 2024. 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 Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
2

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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