Kalmar Ottawa T2 (2014-2016): Service brakes, air
Recall 16V189000 · Apr 4, 2016 · Kalmar Solutions, LLC
1,698
vehicles affected
1,698
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16V189000
- Date
- Apr 4, 2016
- Maker
- Kalmar Solutions, LLC
- Units affected
- 1,698
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Service brakes, air
- Model years
- 2014-2016
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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."
What can happen
If the brake system pressure gauge does not display the proper air pressure, there is an increased risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 3 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 16V189000?
1 model: Kalmar Ottawa T2 (2014-2016), about 1,698 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 16V189000?
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.
What can happen?
If the brake system pressure gauge does not display the proper air pressure, there is an increased risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.