Ottawa recalls

6 NHTSA recall campaigns filed since 2000 that affect Ottawa vehicles, newest first. Last verified Jul 30, 2026.

• Feb 21, 2014Fire risk
  2010–2013 Ottawa Terminal Tractor — Engine and Engine Cooling

  Kalmar Solutions, LLC (Kalmar) is recalling certain model year 2010, 2012, and 2013 Ottawa terminal tractors manufactured May 2010 through August 2013, and equipped with certain Cummins Westport Model ISL G engines. Condensation in the intake manifold may freeze during cold weather conditions and interfere with the proper operation of the intake manifold pressure sensor.

  14V082000 · 15 units · Kalmar Solutions, LLC

• Dec 18, 2007Fire risk
  2006–2007 Ottawa 30, 2006–2007 Ottawa 4X2 Dot/epa, 2006–2007 Ottawa 50 and 2 other models — Visibility

  ON CERTAIN TERMINAL TRACTORS, THE HEATER/AIR-CONDITIONING (AC) DUCT UNDER THE DASH WAS NOT PROPERLY ROUTED OR SECURED. CHAFFING MAY OCCUR EXPOSING THE STEEL SPIRAL REINFORCEMENT.

  07V572000 · 915 units · KALMAR INDUSTRIES CORP

• Jun 13, 2007Crash risk
  1997–2007 Ottawa 30, 1997–2007 Ottawa 50, 1997–2007 Ottawa 60 Dot/epa — Service Brakes, Air

  KALMAR IS RECALLING 612 MY 1997-1007 OTTAWA 30, 50, AND 60 DOT/EPA TERMINAL TRACTORS EQUIPPED WITH SUSPENSIONED REAR AXLES OR "OTTO-RIDE" REAR SUSPENSIONS FOR FAILING TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 106, 'BRAKE HOSES.' THE AIR BRAKE HOSE ASSEMBLY WAS INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED.

  07V256000 · 612 units · KALMAR INDUSTRIES CORP

• Jun 8, 2007Crash risk
  2007 Ottawa Terminal Tractor — Seat Belts

  CERTAIN 4X2 AND 6X4 TERMINAL TRACTORS EQUIPPED WITH SEAT ANCHORAGE SYSTEM TETHERS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES." THE TETHER THAT ANCHORS THE SEAT AT THE SEAT BELT ATTACHMENT POINT TO THE FLOOR OF THE CAB HAS BEEN DETERMINED BY OUR SUPPLIER TO HAVE NOT MET THE PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS NORMALLY PROVIDED ON THE ADJUSTER MECHANISM.

  07V231000 · 59 units · KALMAR INDUSTRIES CORP

• Aug 7, 2006Crash risk
  2002–2004 Ottawa Commando 30, 2002–2004 Ottawa Commando 50, 2002–2004 Ottawa Commando 60 Dot/epa and 3 other models — Service Brakes, Air

  ON CERTAIN TERMINAL TRACTORS EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX AIR MODULATOR VALVES, THE ELECTRICAL WIRING TO THE AIR MODULATOR BRAKE VALVES FROM THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE (ECM) IS INCORRECT. THE WIRES TO THE "EXHAUST" AND "HOLD" CONNECTIONS ON THE BRAKE MODULATOR VALVES ARE REVERSED.

  06V306000 · 2K units · KALMAR INDUSTRIES CORP

• Apr 2, 2001Crash risk
  1999–2000 Ottawa Truck — Seat Belts

  VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SAFETY BELT ASSEMBLIES PRODUCED BY AM-SAFE. ON SOME SEAT BELTS, THE BUCKLE AND CONNECTOR MAY UNLATCH DURING A COLLISION.

  01V097004 · 349 units · KALMAR INDUSTRIES USA, INC.