Kalmar recall: Electrical system
Park outside. NHTSA and the maker advise parking these vehicles outside and away from buildings until they are repaired.
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
A short circuit increases the risk of a fire even when the vehicle is parked and the ignition is in the 'Off' position.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Kalmar Ottawa T2 2014–2026
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 26V648000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Kalmar Solutions, LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Oct 5, 2026
- Owners notified
- Not yet
- Vehicles or items affected
- 16,127
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Electrical system
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Kalmar recall: Service brakes, air Aug 19, 2024
- Kalmar recall: Steering Mar 7, 2024
- Kalmar recall: Equipment Jan 26, 2023
- Kalmar recall: Engine and engine cooling Oct 19, 2022
- Kalmar recall: Steering Aug 3, 2022
- Kalmar recall: Parking brake May 4, 2022
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.