2023 Kalmar Ottawa T2 problems, complaints & recalls
Safety recalls (2)
Electrical System 2026-10-05 · campaign 26V648000 · 16,127 vehicles ⚠ PARK OUTSIDE
Defect: Kalmar Solutions, LLC (Kalmar) is recalling certain 2014-2026 Ottawa T2 4X2 and 2016-2026 T2 6X4 DOT/EPA terminal tractors. The printed circuit board (PCB) insulation may become damaged, resulting in a short circuit.
Risk: A short circuit increases the risk of a fire even when the vehicle is parked and the ignition is in the 'Off' position.
Fix: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until their vehicle is repaired. Kalmar will rewire the cabin power and add a 5A fuse to the PCB circuit, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed by December 4, 2026. Owners may contact Kalmar customer service at 1-888-229-6300, select option 4, then option 2.
Steering 2024-03-07 · campaign 24V182000 · 2 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Fix: 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.
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.
Electrical System 2026-08-10 · 26 TI 0086 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin identifies maintenance guidelines and inspection instructions of certain kalmar ottawa t2 models to prevent and identify premature component degradation or failure of the cabin power board caused by debris or moisture and requires immediate inspection of the power board (repeated every
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.