2015–2022 Kalmar Ottawa T2: Parking Brake recall
NHTSA campaign 22V298000 · 687 units potentially affected · filed May 4, 2022
What's wrong
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."
Why it matters
A trailer parking brake that sets unexpectedly can cause unintended vehicle motion, and increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 22V298000
- Manufacturer no.
- —
- Manufacturer
- Kalmar Solutions, Llc
- Component
- PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR
- Units affected
- 687
- Report received
- May 4, 2022
- Owner letters
- May 25, 2022
- Type
- Vehicle
Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.
Vehicles covered
- Kalmar Ottawa T2 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022