2014 KALMAR OTTAWA T2 Complaints and Recall Information
The 2014 KALMAR OTTAWA T2 has 0 complaints and 8 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owner feedback often concerns issues identified in recalls, including problems with the fuel system, engine components, electrical systems, and brakes. No direct complaints were reported to NHTSA.
There are eight recalls affecting various vehicle systems. Defects impact the fuel delivery system, engine crankcase ventilation, antilock brake wiring, battery cable routing, electrical wiring, chassis power boards, and brake pressure gauges. These recalls address safety risks such as engine stalling, fire hazards, vehicle instability, and inaccurate brake pressure readings.
Recalls- Fuel system failure. NHTSA recall 14V579000 involves 276 vehicles with fuel filter shells that may separate and cause engine stalls, increasing crash risk. Kalmar will replace filters free of charge.
- Engine crankcase pressure. Recall 15V357000 covers 22 units where crankcase vent tubes can detach, risking oil contact with hot surfaces and fire. Repairs include securing tubing and ECU software updates.
- ABS wiring error. Recall 15V177000 affects 52 vehicles with rear axle ABS wires reversed, causing instability during braking and potential crashes. Dealers will correct wiring.
- Battery ground cable. Recall 15V140000 covers 311 tractors where improper cable routing may cause melting of the engine harness and fire risk. Kalmar replaces cables and reroutes them.
- Dashboard wiring overload. Recall 16V850000 involves 798 vehicles with overloaded ground circuits in the cab power distribution board, increasing fire chances. Dealers modify wiring harnesses.
- Chassis power board moisture. Recall 16V951000 includes 1,639 vehicles with unsealed chassis power distribution centers vulnerable to moisture causing electrical shorts and fires. Boards are replaced with sealed modules.
- Chassis power board bolts. Recall 16V073000 affects 622 trucks where bolts may rub circuit boards and moisture exposure increases fire risk. Dealers add nylon washers to prevent shorts.
- Brake air pressure sensor. Recall 16V189000 covers 1,698 vehicles with inaccurate air pressure gauges that can cause crashes. Kalmar replaces pressure sensors free of charge.
Owners dealing with repeated repairs due to recalls or safety defects may want to explore their rights under state lemon laws. Legal assistance could help address unresolved issues or ongoing safety concerns.
2014 KALMAR OTTAWA T2 Summary
2014
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
8
Total Recalls
5418
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2014 KALMAR OTTAWA T2
1698 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
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."
Risk: If the brake system pressure gauge does not display the proper air pressure, there is an increased risk of a crash.
2014 KALMAR OTTAWA T2
622 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Kalmar Solutions, LLC (Kalmar) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Ottawa T2 trucks manufactured July 14, 2014, to November 2, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with a chassis power board that is not protected from moisture. Additionally, the bolts that mount the chassis power board may rub against the circuit board and cause an electrical short.
Risk: Exposure to moisture or rubbing from mounting bolts may result in an electrical short which can increase the risk of a fire.
2014 KALMAR OTTAWA T2
1639 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Kalmar Solutions, LLC (Kalmar) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Ottawa T2 vehicles manufactured August 16, 2014, to November 17, 2016. The affected vehicles are equipped with a chassis power board that is not protected from moisture.
Risk: Exposure to moisture may result in an electrical short which can increase the risk of a fire.
2014 KALMAR OTTAWA T2
798 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Kalmar Solutions, LLC (Kalmar) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Ottawa T2 vehicles manufactured July 15, 2014, to November 3, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the ground circuit of the cab power distribution circuit board can be overloaded.
Risk: An overloaded ground circuit may increase the risk of a fire in the dashboard.
2014 KALMAR OTTAWA T2
311 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Kalmar Solutions, LLC (Kalmar) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Ottawa terminal tractors manufactured June 20, 2014, to November 14, 2014. Due to improper routing, the battery ground cable may detach from its mounting on the transmission, and as a result, excessive current may travel through the vehicle's engine harness, melting it.
Risk: Melting of the engine harness may cause an electrical short and increase the risk of a fire.
2014 KALMAR OTTAWA T2
52 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
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.
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.
2014 KALMAR OTTAWA T2
22 vehicles affected
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Kalmar Solutions, LLC (Kalmar) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Ottawa tractors manufactured December 6, 2010, to July 21, 2014, equipped with certain Cummins Westport ISL G engines. Excessive engine crankcase pressures may cause the 90-degree elbow of the vent tube assembly to detach from the crankcase ventilation breather, possibly allowing engine oil to come into contact with hot surfaces.
Risk: If engine oil comes into contact with a hot surface, there is an increased risk of a fire.
2014 KALMAR OTTAWA T2
276 vehicles affected
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Kalmar Solutions, LLC (Kalmar) is recalling certain model year 2014 Ottawa terminal tractors manufactured June 2, 2014, to July 31, 2014. The Cummins ISB or ISL engines in these vehicles may have been equipped with Fleetguard UFF-XT fuel filters, part number FF63009, whose filter shell may separate from the fuel filter nut plate causing the engine to stall without warning.
Risk: If the engine stalls unexpectedly there is an increased risk of a crash.
Complaints
No complaints found.