NHTSA recall 26V648000
NHTSA advises: park outside, away from buildings, until the repair is done.
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
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| Campaign number | 26V648000 |
| Manufacturer | Kalmar Solutions, LLC |
| Reported | 2026-10-05 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Units potentially affected | 16127 |
| Part numbers | CTT00009512, CTT0002457 |
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
A short circuit increases the risk of a fire even when the vehicle is parked and the ignition is in the 'Off' position.
The remedy
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.
A vehicle with no link is not in this site's catalog, which covers cars, multipurpose vehicles and trucks by model year. The campaign is from data as of 2026-10-19.
Bulletins for the same vehicles and component
| 26 TI 0086 | 2026-09-08. Service bulletin. 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 six months) to identify corrosion. |
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A bulletin is the manufacturer's note to its dealers. It is not part of this recall.