Service brakes, air: antilockRecall 15V-177 · 2014–2015 Kalmar Ottawa T2
Kalmar Solutions, LLC recall 15V-177 covers 52 2014–2015 Kalmar Ottawa T2 for a service brakes, air: antilock problem, reported to NHTSA on March 26, 2015. The manufacturer's latest report (2016 Q4) shows 60% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 15V177000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Kalmar Solutions, LLC (Kalmar) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Kalmar Ottawa T2 terminal tractors manufactured September 15, 2014, to February 10, 2015. The affected vehicles have the wiring for the rear axle antilock brake system (ABS) components wired incorrectly. Specifically, the left side components are connected to the right side of the ABS control module and vice versa.
The 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 crash.
The fix
Kalmar will notify owners, and dealers will correct the ABS wiring, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 27, 2015. Owners may contact Kalmar customer service at 1-785-229-6327.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
60%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from September 15, 2014 to February 10, 2015. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.