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- EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:INTEGRATED JACK/LEVELER/STABILIZER:HOSES/CABLES/RODS/GEARS/STRUT/CYLINDER
- Problem
- Kalmar Solutions, LLC (Kalmar) is recalling certain 2022 Ottawa T2 vehicles. When extended, the cab tilt hydraulic cylinder that is used to raise and lower the cab for maintenance and inspection could come apart, allowing the entire cab to fall forward.
- Risk
- A cab that falls forward increases the risk of injury to anyone standing in front of the cab.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the cab tilt cylinder, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 20, 2023. 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
A hydraulic cylinder used to raise and lower the cab for maintenance and inspection can come apart when extended. If that happens, the entire cab can fall forward.
A falling cab increases the risk of injury to anyone standing in front of the vehicle. Keep people clear of the area in front of the cab whenever it is raised, and do not work under a raised cab that is not properly supported.
Authorized dealers will replace the cab tilt cylinder free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 20, 2023. You can contact Kalmar customer service at 1-785-229-6327, and you should check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Kalmar Ottawa T2 | 2022 |
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