no report yet
Electrical system
Park outsideNewRisk. A short circuit increases the risk of a fire even when the vehicle is parked and the ignition is in the 'Off' position.
2014 Kalmar Ottawa T2Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2014 Kalmar Ottawa T2. It is covered by 9 safety recalls, and for recall 16V-189 the manufacturer reports only 18% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 5, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2014 Kalmar Ottawa T2 has problems
0 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
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Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
9 recalls
2014 Kalmar Ottawa T2 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2018 Q2
Electrical system
Risk. Exposure to moisture may result in an electrical short which can increase the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2018 Q2
Electrical system: wiring
Risk. An overloaded ground circuit may increase the risk of a fire in the dashboard.
repaired · 2017 Q3
Service brakes, air
Risk. If the brake system pressure gauge does not display the proper air pressure, there is an increased risk of a crash.
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repaired · 2017 Q3
Electrical system
Risk. Exposure to moisture or rubbing from mounting bolts may result in an electrical short which can increase the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2016 Q3
Engine and engine cooling: engine
Risk. If engine oil comes into contact with a hot surface, there is an increased risk of a fire.
repaired · 2016 Q4
Service brakes, air: antilock
Risk. If the communication between the ABS components and the module is reversed, it can cause vehicle instability during braking, increasing the risk of a vehicle…
repaired · 2016 Q4
12v/24v/48v battery: cables
Risk. Melting of the engine harness may cause an electrical short and increase the risk of a fire.
no report yet
Fuel system, diesel
Risk. If the engine stalls unexpectedly there is an increased risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Kalmar.
Best & worst years
2014 vs. every other Ottawa T2 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Ottawa T2 median. How we score
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- Caution
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- Not rated
Own a 2014 Ottawa T2?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.