Does the 2021 Kalmar Ottawa T2 have any recalls?

3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: steering, parking brake, electronic stability control (esc). 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 2021 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 2021 Kalmar Ottawa T2?

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

2021 Kalmar Ottawa T2 recalls

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

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

For the 2021 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.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

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.

2021 Kalmar Ottawa T2 recalls, newest first

August 3, 2022NHTSA 22V566000110 vehicles potentially affected

Steering

Summary: Kalmar Solutions, LLC (Kalmar) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Ottawa T2 terminal tractors. The steering gears may have been assembled incorrectly, which can cause the gears to fracture.
Consequence: A fractured steering gear can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the steering gears, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 17, 2022. 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

July 21, 2021NHTSA 21V55200054 vehicles potentially affected

Electronic stability control (ESC)

Summary: Kalmar Solutions, LLC (Kalmar) is recalling certain 2021 Ottawa T2 vehicles equipped with electronic stability control. The rear stability control system harness was installed incorrectly, which could result in an inactive stability control system.
Consequence: An inactive electronic stability control system may result in a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will reinstall the harness correctly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 14, 2021. Owners may contact Kalmar customer service at 1-785-229-6327.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 2021 Kalmar Ottawa T2 were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

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Questions

Does the 2021 Kalmar Ottawa T2 have any recalls?: 3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: steering, parking brake, electronic stability control (esc). 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 2021 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 2021 Kalmar Ottawa T2?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.