NHTSA Recall 16V189000
Filed by Kalmar Solutions, LLC. Component: Service Brakes, Air. Reported 2016-04-04. An estimated 1,698 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
Kalmar Solutions, LLC (Kalmar) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Ottawa T2 vehicles manufactured July 14, 2014, to March 25, 2016. The brake system air pressure gauge, may not display the accurate air pressure level. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
Risk
If the brake system pressure gauge does not display the proper air pressure, there is an increased risk of a crash.
What the manufacturer will do
Kalmar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air system pressure sensors, free of charge. The recall began on June 3, 2016. 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.safercar.gov.