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NHTSA Recall 16V189000: Service brakes, air

Kalmar Solutions, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,698 vehicles. It affects 2014–2016 Kalmar Ottawa T2.

1,698
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2016
owners notified (June 3)
NHTSA campaign16V189000
ComponentSERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Report receivedApril 4, 2016
Owner notificationJune 3, 2016
Initiated byManufacturer

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."

Safety risk

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.

Vehicles covered by recall 16V189000

Make and modelModel years
Kalmar Ottawa T22014, 2015, 2016

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.