2019 Kalmar Ottawa T2e problems, complaints & recalls
Safety recalls (1)
Power Train:automatic Transmission 2020-01-15 · campaign 20V020000 · 22 vehicles
Defect: Kalmar Solutions, LLC (Kalmar) is recalling certain 2019 Ottawa T2E battery electric vehicles. The transmission tailshaft speed sensor can be affected by electromagnetic interference, causing the transmission to shift unexpectedly.
Risk: The shifting of the transmission can cause unexpected vehicle movement, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Kalmar will notify owners and TransPower will replace the transmission tail shaft sensor and update software, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2020. Owners may contact Kalmar customer service at 1-785-229-6327.
Service bulletins (1)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Equipment 2023-04-19 · SA23TI0048 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
subject: safety risk of fire on ottawa t2e models units affected: all battery-electric ottawa model t2e terminal tractors possible situation: if the battery box housing and/or cover becomes damaged (including dented or for any reason the seal is compromised), there exists a risk of fire even if
What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.