Recall Register

2014 Kalmar Ottawa T2: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for the 2014 Kalmar Ottawa T2. The newest campaign is 16V951000. NHTSA received the report on 27 Dec 2016. The NHTSA record gives the component Electrical System. NHTSA has no complaint on file for this model year.

The NHTSA recall file shows no do-not-drive advisory and no park-outside advisory on these campaigns.

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Remedy of the newest campaign, 16V951000, in the NHTSA record

Kalmar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the chassis power distribution center with sealed modules, free of charge. Kalmar issued an interim notification to owners on February 7, 2017. Owners may contact Kalmar customer service at 1-785-229-6341. Note: The remedy for this recall will also remedy the safety issue addressed by recall 16V-073, therefore that recall will be superseded by this one. The recall began on March 3, 2017. Any vehicle that was remedied under that campaign still needs this recall remedy.
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Recall campaigns

8 campaigns, newest first. 5,418 units in total.

  • 16V951000Electrical System
  • 16V850000Electrical System / Wiring
  • 16V189000Service Brakes, Air
  • 16V073000Electrical System
  • 15V357000Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine
  • 15V177000Service Brakes, Air / Antilock
  • 15V140000Electrical System / 12v/24v/48v Battery / Cables
  • 14V579000Fuel System, Diesel

  1. 16V951000Received . 1,639 units.

    Electrical System

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Kalmar Solutions, LLC (Kalmar) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Ottawa T2 vehicles manufactured August 16, 2014, to November 17, 2016. The affected vehicles are equipped with a chassis power board that is not protected from moisture.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Exposure to moisture may result in an electrical short which can increase the risk of a fire.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Kalmar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the chassis power distribution center with sealed modules, free of charge. Kalmar issued an interim notification to owners on February 7, 2017. Owners may contact Kalmar customer service at 1-785-229-6341. Note: The remedy for this recall will also remedy the safety issue addressed by recall 16V-073, therefore that recall will be superseded by this one. The recall began on March 3, 2017. Any vehicle that was remedied under that campaign still needs this recall remedy.

    Report filed by Kalmar Solutions, LLC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  2. 16V850000Received . 798 units.

    Electrical System / Wiring

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Kalmar Solutions, LLC (Kalmar) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Ottawa T2 vehicles manufactured July 15, 2014, to November 3, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the ground circuit of the cab power distribution circuit board can be overloaded.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    An overloaded ground circuit may increase the risk of a fire in the dashboard.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Kalmar will notify owners, and dealers will modify the wiring harness on the electrical option circuit to bypass the undersized ground circuit, free of charge. The recall began on January 17, 2017. Owners may contact Kalmar customer service at 1-785-229-6327.

    Report filed by Kalmar Solutions, LLC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  3. 16V189000Received . 1,698 units.

    Service Brakes, Air

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Kalmar Solutions, LLC (Kalmar) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Ottawa T2 vehicles manufactured July 14, 2014, to March 25, 2016. The brake system air pressure gauge, may not display the accurate air pressure level. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    If the brake system pressure gauge does not display the proper air pressure, there is an increased risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Kalmar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air system pressure sensors, free of charge. The recall began on June 3, 2016. Owners may contact Kalmar customer service at 1-785-229-6327.

    Report filed by Kalmar Solutions, LLC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  4. 16V073000Received . 622 units.

    Electrical System

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Kalmar Solutions, LLC (Kalmar) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Ottawa T2 trucks manufactured July 14, 2014, to November 2, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with a chassis power board that is not protected from moisture. Additionally, the bolts that mount the chassis power board may rub against the circuit board and cause an electrical short.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Exposure to moisture or rubbing from mounting bolts may result in an electrical short which can increase the risk of a fire.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Kalmar will install nylon washers to any truck that were not built with washers. The recall began on April 21, 2016. Owners may contact Kalmar customer service at 1-785-229-6341.

    Report filed by Kalmar Solutions, LLC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  5. 15V357000Received . 22 units.

    Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Kalmar Solutions, LLC (Kalmar) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Ottawa tractors manufactured December 6, 2010, to July 21, 2014, equipped with certain Cummins Westport ISL G engines. Excessive engine crankcase pressures may cause the 90-degree elbow of the vent tube assembly to detach from the crankcase ventilation breather, possibly allowing engine oil to come into contact with hot surfaces.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    If engine oil comes into contact with a hot surface, there is an increased risk of a fire.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Cummins will notify owners on behalf of Kalmar, and dealers will secure the ends of the 90-degree elbow. In addition, the electronic control module (ECM) will be reprogrammed with software that can adjust the engine output under misfire conditions to limit crankcase pressures. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on June 12, 2015. Owners may contact Kalmar customer service at 1-785-229-6327 or Cummins customer service at 1-800-343-7357.

    Report filed by Kalmar Solutions, LLC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  6. 15V177000Received . 52 units.

    Service Brakes, Air / Antilock

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Kalmar Solutions, LLC (Kalmar) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Kalmar Ottawa T2 terminal tractors manufactured September 15, 2014, to February 10, 2015. The affected vehicles have the wiring for the rear axle antilock brake system (ABS) components wired incorrectly. Specifically, the left side components are connected to the right side of the ABS control module and vice versa.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    If the communication between the ABS components and the module is reversed, it can cause vehicle instability during braking, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Kalmar will notify owners, and dealers will correct the ABS wiring, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 27, 2015. Owners may contact Kalmar customer service at 1-785-229-6327.

    Report filed by Kalmar Solutions, LLC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  7. 15V140000Received . 311 units.

    Electrical System / 12v/24v/48v Battery / Cables

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Kalmar Solutions, LLC (Kalmar) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Ottawa terminal tractors manufactured June 20, 2014, to November 14, 2014. Due to improper routing, the battery ground cable may detach from its mounting on the transmission, and as a result, excessive current may travel through the vehicle's engine harness, melting it.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Melting of the engine harness may cause an electrical short and increase the risk of a fire.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Kalmar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the battery cable and correct its routing to eliminate stress on its attachment point, free of charge. The recall began on March 26, 2015. Owners may contact Kalmar customer service at 1-785-229-6327.

    Report filed by Kalmar Solutions, LLC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  8. 14V579000Received . 276 units.

    Fuel System, Diesel

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Kalmar Solutions, LLC (Kalmar) is recalling certain model year 2014 Ottawa terminal tractors manufactured June 2, 2014, to July 31, 2014. The Cummins ISB or ISL engines in these vehicles may have been equipped with Fleetguard UFF-XT fuel filters, part number FF63009, whose filter shell may separate from the fuel filter nut plate causing the engine to stall without warning.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    If the engine stalls unexpectedly there is an increased risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Kalmar will notify owners, and Cummins service centers will replace the fuel filter with a non-defective one, free of charge. Kalmar issued an interim notification to owners on November 10, 2014. The recall is expected to begin in November 2014. Owners may contact Kalmar customer service at 1-785-229-6327. Kalmar's number for this recall is C1545. Owners may also contact Cummins customer service at 1-800-223-4583.

    Report filed by Kalmar Solutions, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number C1545.

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Complaints by component

The NHTSA complaint file has no complaint for this model year.

Investigations

The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

Other model years

The number under each year is the number of recall campaigns.

  1. 20101
  2. 20111
  3. 20121
  4. 20131
  5. 20148
  6. 20157
  7. 20166
  8. 20172
  9. 20181
  10. 20191
  11. 20201
  12. 20213
  13. 20224
  14. 20231

A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

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Cite this page

Recall Register. 2014 Kalmar Ottawa T2: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/kalmar/ottawa-t2/2014/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through .

Sources

Source
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence
US government work, public domain
Recall file through
30 Sep 2026
Complaint file through
30 Sep 2026
First complaint in the file
1 Jan 1995
Manufacturer in the recall file
Kalmar Solutions, LLC

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Questions

How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2014 Kalmar Ottawa T2?
5,418 units in 8 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
How many recall campaigns does the Kalmar Ottawa T2 have for all model years?
NHTSA lists 15 recall campaigns for the Kalmar Ottawa T2, model years 2010 to 2023. 8 of them name the 2014 model year.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2014 Kalmar Ottawa T2 open?
The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.