Does the 2016 Kalmar Ottawa T2 have any recalls?

6 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: service brakes, air, parking brake, electrical system. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 2016 Kalmar Ottawa T2 recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Kalmar dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2016 Kalmar Ottawa T2?

0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

2016 Kalmar Ottawa T2 recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

6 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2016 Kalmar Ottawa T2. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Kalmar been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

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NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Kalmar dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

2016 Kalmar Ottawa T2 recalls, newest first

August 19, 2024NHTSA 24V62000096 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, air › Supply › Reservoir/tank

Summary: Kalmar Solutions, LLC (Kalmar) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ottawa T2 6X4 vehicles. The air tanks have an insufficient volume of air for the brake system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
Consequence: Insufficient air volume can reduce braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the air tank, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 24, 2024. Owners may contact Kalmar customer service at 1-785-229-6327.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

May 4, 2022NHTSA 22V298000687 vehicles potentially affected

Parking brake › Conventional › Air

Summary: 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."
Consequence: A trailer parking brake that sets unexpectedly can cause unintended vehicle motion, and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

December 27, 2016NHTSA 16V9510001,639 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical system

Summary: 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: Exposure to moisture may result in an electrical short which can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: 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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

November 23, 2016NHTSA 16V850000798 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical system › Wiring

Summary: 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: An overloaded ground circuit may increase the risk of a fire in the dashboard.
Remedy: 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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

April 4, 2016NHTSA 16V1890001,698 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, air

Summary: 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: If the brake system pressure gauge does not display the proper air pressure, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

February 9, 2016NHTSA 16V073000622 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical system

Summary: 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: Exposure to moisture or rubbing from mounting bolts may result in an electrical short which can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: 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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 2016 Kalmar Ottawa T2 were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

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Questions

Does the 2016 Kalmar Ottawa T2 have any recalls?: 6 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: service brakes, air, parking brake, electrical system. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 2016 Kalmar Ottawa T2 recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Kalmar dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2016 Kalmar Ottawa T2?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.