Vehicle recall 07V256000 · June 13, 2007

Ottawa 30, 50 and 1 more model

Kalmar is recalling 612 my 1997-1007 ottawa 30, 50, and 60 DOT/epa terminal tractors equipped with suspensioned rear axles or "otto-ride" rear suspensions for failing to conform…

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

Summary: Kalmar is recalling 612 my 1997-1007 ottawa 30, 50, and 60 DOT/epa terminal tractors equipped with suspensioned rear axles or "otto-ride" rear suspensions for failing to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 106, 'brake hoses.' the air brake hose assembly was incorrectly manufactured.
Consequence: If a failure occurred in the air line installed on the spring brake side of the brake chamber, the spring brakes would apply. Sudden application of the spring brake while traveling could lead to a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the hose. The recall began on October 22, 2008. Owners may contact kalmar at 1-785-229-6327.
Notes: Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 07V256000
Reported to NHTSA: June 13, 2007
Filed by: KALMAR INDUSTRIES CORP
Owner notification: October 22, 2008
Vehicles potentially affected: 612
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Service brakes, air › Supply › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 07V256000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Ottawa 30 (1997-2007): 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997
Ottawa 50 (1997-2007): 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997
Ottawa 60 DOT/EPA (1997-2007): 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997

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