Service brakes, airRecall 16V-189 · 2014–2016 Kalmar Ottawa T2
Kalmar Solutions, LLC recall 16V-189 covers 1,698 2014–2016 Kalmar Ottawa T2 for a service brakes, air problem, reported to NHTSA on April 4, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2017 Q3) shows 18% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V189000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Kalmar Solutions, LLC (Kalmar) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Ottawa T2 vehicles manufactured July 14, 2014, to March 25, 2016. The brake system air pressure gauge, may not display the accurate air pressure level. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
The risk
If the brake system pressure gauge does not display the proper air pressure, there is an increased risk of a crash.
The fix
Kalmar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air system pressure sensors, free of charge. The recall began on June 3, 2016. 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
18%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from July 14, 2014 to March 25, 2016. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.