NHTSA recall 16V189000
Service brakes, air
Kalmar Ottawa T2
Reported Apr 4, 20161,698 vehicles affectedKalmar Solutions, LLCBuilt Jul 14, 2014 – Mar 25, 2016
The defect
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 remedy
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.