CarRecallWatch- Component
- STEERING
- Problem
- Kalmar Solutions, LLC (Kalmar) is recalling certain 2023 Ottawa T2 vehicles. The steering gear assemblies may have been assembled incorrectly with fewer recirculating balls than are required, which may result in a loss of steering control.
- Risk
- A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the defective gears, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2024. 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
Certain 2023 Ottawa T2 vehicles may have steering gear assemblies that were built with fewer recirculating balls than required. This defect may cause a loss of steering control.
Losing steering control increases the risk of a crash. If you own an affected vehicle, contact Kalmar customer service at 1-785-229-6327 or take it to an authorized dealer. Dealers will replace the defective steering gears free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2024.
You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to confirm whether your vehicle is affected.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Kalmar Ottawa T2 | 2023 |
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