The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·26V648000·Announced 2026-10-05

Kalmar Recalls Ottawa T2 Terminal Tractors Due to Fire Risk

Kalmar is recalling 2014-2026 Ottawa T2 terminal tractors because damaged circuit board insulation may cause a short circuit and fire. Owners should park vehicles outside until repaired.

NHTSA safety advisory

Park this vehicle outside

NHTSA advises parking it away from buildings and other vehicles until the repair is done — the risk exists even when the vehicle is switched off.

This is the agency’s own advisory, not our assessment. Contact the manufacturer or a dealer, and see the official NHTSA notice for the current guidance.

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 short circuit that increases the risk of fire, and the source includes a park-outside instruction. The source does not report any illnesses, injuries, or deaths.

Plain-English summary

Kalmar Solutions, LLC is recalling certain 2014-2026 Ottawa T2 4X2 and 2016-2026 T2 6X4 DOT/EPA terminal tractors. The recall addresses a defect where the printed circuit board (PCB) insulation may become damaged, resulting in a short circuit.

A short circuit increases the risk of a fire even when the vehicle is parked and the ignition is in the 'Off' position. The source does not report any illnesses, injuries, or deaths associated with this defect.

Owners are advised to park the vehicle outside and away from structures until it is repaired. Kalmar will rewire the cabin power and add a 5A fuse to the PCB circuit free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed by December 4, 2026. Owners may contact Kalmar customer service at 1-888-229-6300, select option 4, then option 2.

The recalled product

Product
KALMAR OTTAWA T2
Brand
KALMAR
Manufacturer
Kalmar Solutions, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Terminal Tractor
Hazard
Affected units
16,127

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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