2014-2026 Kalmar Ottawa T2 recall: Park Outside: Printed Circuit Board May Short Circuit and Cause Fire
Report received by NHTSA: Oct. 5, 2026.
Built by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 4, 2026.
Park outside NHTSA's record flags a fire risk when the vehicles are parked (NHTSA's “Park outside” warning). NHTSA's recall page and the remedy below give the instructions.
- What's recalled
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.
- The risk
A short circuit increases the risk of a fire even when the vehicle is parked and the ignition is in the 'Off' position.
- Who's affected
16,127 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2014-2026 Kalmar Ottawa T2.
- Compared with
Kalmar Solutions, LLC has 1 NHTSA recall in 2026 so far, compared with 0 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
10 earlier NHTSA recalls by Kalmar Solutions, LLC since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- Aug. 19, 2024 Kalmar Solutions, LLC recall: Insufficient Air Volume in Brake System /FMVSS 121 (agency record)
- March 7, 2024 Kalmar Solutions, LLC recall: Steering Gear Assembled Incorrectly (agency record)
- Jan. 26, 2023 Kalmar Solutions, LLC recall: Cab Tilt Hydraulic Cylinder May Fail (agency record)
- Oct. 19, 2022 Kalmar Solutions, LLC recall: Electrical Short Circuit May Cause Engine Stall (agency record)
- Aug. 3, 2022 Kalmar Solutions, LLC recall: Steering Gear Assembled Incorrectly (agency record)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
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.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- Kalmar Ottawa T2 2014-2026
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V648000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kalmar Solutions, LLC |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Report received by NHTSA | Oct. 5, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 16,127 vehicles |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | Yes |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record