CarRecallWatch- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
- Problem
- Kalmar Solutions, LLC (Kalmar) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Kalmar Ottawa T2 terminal tractors manufactured September 15, 2014, to February 10, 2015. The affected vehicles have the wiring for the rear axle antilock brake system (ABS) components wired incorrectly. Specifically, the left side components are connected to the right side of the ABS control module and vice versa.
- Risk
- If the communication between the ABS components and the module is reversed, it can cause vehicle instability during braking, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Kalmar will notify owners, and dealers will correct the ABS wiring, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 27, 2015. 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2014-2015 Kalmar Ottawa T2 terminal tractors, built between September 15, 2014 and February 10, 2015, have the rear axle antilock brake (ABS) components wired incorrectly. The left-side components are connected to the right side of the ABS control module, and the right-side components are connected to the left side.
If communication between the ABS components and the control module is reversed, the vehicle may become unstable during braking. This increases the risk of a crash. Owners should be aware of this risk, especially when braking on the road.
Kalmar will notify affected owners, and the recall is expected to begin April 27, 2015. Authorized dealers will correct the ABS wiring at no cost to you. For questions, contact Kalmar customer service at 1-785-229-6327. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Kalmar Ottawa T2 | 20142015 |
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