2021–2022 Kalmar Ottawa T2 Recall: Steering gears may have been assembled incorrectly, which can cause the…
NHTSA campaign 22V566000 · Steering · filed Aug 3, 2022 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Kalmar Solutions, LLC (Kalmar) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Ottawa T2 terminal tractors. The steering gears may have been assembled incorrectly, which can cause the gears to fracture.
The risk
A fractured steering gear can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
Dealers will inspect and replace the steering gears, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 17, 2022. Owners may contact Kalmar customer service at 1-785-229-6327.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Affected vehicles
Related recalls
More Kalmar Ottawa T2 recalls
- 2016–2017 Kalmar Ottawa T2 — Air tanks have an insufficient volume of air for the brake…
- 2023 Kalmar Ottawa T2 — Steering gear assemblies may have been assembled…
- 2022 Kalmar Ottawa T2 — When extended, the cab tilt hydraulic cylinder that is used…
- 2022 Kalmar Ottawa T2 — Engine control module (ECM) may experience an internal…
- 2015–2022 Kalmar Ottawa T2 — Trailer handbrake valve and the trailer parking brake valve…
Other campaigns involving Kalmar vehicles
Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 22V566000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.