2015 Kalmar Ottawa T2 | 2016 Kalmar Ottawa T2 | 2022 Kalmar Ottawa T2 | 2021 Kalmar Ottawa T2 | 2020 Kalmar Ottawa T2 | 2019 Kalmar Ottawa T2 | 2018 Kalmar Ottawa T2 | 2017 Kalmar Ottawa T2 — Parking brake: conventional: air
Published May 4, 2022 · Recall initiated: May 4, 2022
Summary
NHTSA records recall 22V298000, published May 4, 2022. Recalling firm: Kalmar Solutions, LLC; 2015 Kalmar Ottawa T2 | 2016 Kalmar Ottawa T2 | 2022 Kalmar Ottawa T2 | 2021 Kalmar Ottawa T2 | 2020 Kalmar Ottawa T2 | 2019 Kalmar Ottawa T2 | 2018 Kalmar Ottawa T2 | 2017 Kalmar Ottawa T2 — Parking brake: conventional: air.
What's the hazard
Kalmar Solutions, LLC (Kalmar) is recalling certain 2015-2022 Ottawa T2 terminal tractors. The trailer handbrake valve and the trailer parking brake valve vent lines are plumbed together. This can cause the trailer parking brake to set unexpectedly when the trailer handbrake is released. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
What to do
Dealers will replace the tee fitting on the handbrake valve and reroute the parking brake valve and handbrake valve separately, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 25, 2022. Owners may contact Kalmar's customer service at 1-785-229-6327.
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Recall details
- Brand
- KALMAR
- Model
- OTTAWA T2
- Manufacturer
- Kalmar Solutions, LLC
- Lot
- 2015 KALMAR OTTAWA T2 | 2016 KALMAR OTTAWA T2 | 2022 KALMAR OTTAWA T2 | 2021 KALMAR OTTAWA T2 | 2020 KALMAR OTTAWA T2 | 2019 KALMAR OTTAWA T2 | 2018 KALMAR OTTAWA T2 | 2017 KALMAR OTTAWA T2
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2015 Kalmar Ottawa T2 | 2016 Kalmar Ottawa T2 | 2022 Kalmar Ottawa T2 | 2021 Kalmar Ottawa T2 | 2020 Kalmar Ottawa T2 | 2019 Kalmar Ottawa T2 | 2018 Kalmar Ottawa T2 | 2017 Kalmar Ottawa T2 — Parking brake: conventional: air recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 22V298000 on May 4, 2022. Reported hazard: Kalmar Solutions, LLC (Kalmar) is recalling certain 2015-2022 Ottawa T2 terminal tractors. The trailer handbrake valve and the trailer parking brake valve vent lines are plumbed together. This can cause the trailer parking brake to set unexpectedly when the trailer handbrake is released. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
What should I do if I have this product?
Dealers will replace the tee fitting on the handbrake valve and reroute the parking brake valve and handbrake valve separately, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 25, 2022. Owners may contact Kalmar's customer service at 1-785-229-6327.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: KALMAR. Model: OTTAWA T2.