The defect
Kalmar Solutions, LLC (Kalmar) is recalling certain 2014-2026 Ottawa T2 4X2 and 2016-2026 T2 6X4 DOT/EPA terminal tractors. The printed circuit board (PCB) insulation may become damaged, resulting in a short circuit.
The risk
A short circuit increases the risk of a fire even when the vehicle is parked and the ignition is in the 'Off' position.
The remedy
Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until their vehicle is repaired. Kalmar will rewire the cabin power and add a 5A fuse to the PCB circuit, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed by December 4, 2026. Owners may contact Kalmar customer service at 1-888-229-6300, select option 4, then option 2.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Kalmar Ottawa T2 | 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026 |
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kalmar Ottawa T2 | 2014 | 0 | 9 |
| Kalmar Ottawa T2 | 2015 | 0 | 8 |
| Kalmar Ottawa T2 | 2016 | 0 | 7 |
| Kalmar Ottawa T2 | 2017 | 0 | 3 |
| Kalmar Ottawa T2 | 2018 | 0 | 2 |
| Kalmar Ottawa T2 | 2019 | 0 | 2 |
| Kalmar Ottawa T2 | 2020 | 0 | 2 |
| Kalmar Ottawa T2 | 2021 | 0 | 4 |
| Kalmar Ottawa T2 | 2022 | 0 | 5 |
| Kalmar Ottawa T2 | 2023 | 0 | 2 |
| Kalmar Ottawa T2 | 2024 | 0 | 1 |
| Kalmar Ottawa T2 | 2025 | 0 | 1 |
| Kalmar Ottawa T2 | 2026 | 0 | 1 |
Other electrical system recalls in 2026
113 of the 666 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2026 concerned the electrical system; Kalmar Solutions, LLC filed 18 campaigns in all.
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NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2026