KALMAR OTTAWA 2016: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V189000

Make Model Year
KALMAR OTTAWA 2016
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2016-06-03 2016-04-04 2016-04-04

Production Dates: 2014-07-14 - 2016-03-25

Manufacturers Involved: Kalmar Solutions, LLC

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1698

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 121

Summary

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."

Consequence

If the brake system pressure gauge does not display the proper air pressure, there is an increased risk of a crash.

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.

Notes

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.