Kalmar printed circuit board (PCB) insulation may become damaged, resulting in a short circuit.
The short version
Kalmar Solutions, LLC reported a problem with the electrical system. Here is what owners need to know.
The printed circuit board (PCB) insulation may become damaged, resulting in a short circuit.
A short circuit increases the risk of a fire even when the vehicle is parked and the ignition is in the 'Off' position.
Kalmar will rewire the cabin power and add a 5A fuse to the PCB circuit, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 26V-648.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2014–2023 | Kalmar OTTAWA T2 |
| 2024–2026 | Kalmar Ottawa T2 |
What changed
Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.
- Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST
Drive one of these? Check your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.
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Same Kalmar OTTAWA T2 — newest first.
- Kalmar air tanks have an insufficient volume of air for the brake system.
- Kalmar steering gear assemblies may have been assembled incorrectly with fewer recirculating balls than are required, which may result in a loss of steering control.
- Kalmar when extended, the cab tilt hydraulic cylinder that is used to raise and lower the cab for maintenance and inspection could come apart, allowing the entire cab to fall forward.
- Kalmar engine control module (ECM) may experience an internal electrical short-circuit, causing the engine to stall.
- Kalmar steering gears may have been assembled incorrectly, which can cause the gears to fracture.
- Kalmar trailer handbrake valve and the trailer parking brake valve vent lines are plumbed together.
What this record means
Data from the NHTSA recall database. A clean VIN check means no open federal recalls for that vehicle — not that it never had one.
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Record dates
Reported to NHTSA: October 5, 2026
First tracked here: Oct 17, 2026
Last change: Oct 17, 2026