Recall 14V579 covers 276 2014 Kalmar Ottawa T2 tractors for fuel filters that can separate and stall the engine. Cummins service centers repair it free.
Kalmar is recalling 276 2014 Ottawa T2 terminal tractors because Fleetguard UFF-XT fuel filters on Cummins ISB or ISL engines can separate at the filter shell and nut plate. If the engine stalls without warning, crash risk increases, and the Kalmar dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The fuel filter on the 2014 Kalmar Ottawa T2 is part of the diesel fuel system on trucks equipped with Cummins ISB or ISL engines. Its job is to clean diesel fuel before it reaches the engine, so dirt or debris does not reach the fuel injection system. The filter housing has to stay sealed while fuel moves through it.
In NHTSA campaign 14V579, the problem is with Fleetguard UFF-XT fuel filters, part number FF63009. The filter shell can separate from the fuel filter nut plate, which breaks the sealed path that fuel needs to keep feeding the engine. When that happens, the engine can stall.
There is no warning sign before failure. The recall summary says the engine stall can happen without warning, so an owner or operator should not count on a light, noise, or drivability change before the filter separates.
Who's affected?
| 2014 Kalmar Ottawa T2 | fuel system |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 276 |
Not every 2014 Kalmar Ottawa T2 is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific truck is included.
What's the safety risk?
An unexpected engine stall increases the risk of a crash because the vehicle loses power while in use. If your 2014 Ottawa T2 stalls, move out of traffic when safe and call the dealer before driving again. Repair will be free at any franchised Kalmar dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2014 Kalmar Ottawa T2 is included in this recall.
- Wait for Kalmar's owner instructions before scheduling if your VIN shows an open recall with no repair appointment available.
- Call Kalmar customer service at 1-785-229-6327 with questions and reference recall number 14V579 (Kalmar recall C1545).
- Ask where a Cummins service center can replace the Fleetguard fuel filter that can separate and stall the engine without warning, free of charge.
- Drive cautiously until the fuel-filter repair is complete, and move out of traffic as soon as safely possible if the engine stalls.
What happens at the repair
Kalmar's remedy routes the affected Ottawa T2 to a Cummins service center for the fuel filter work. At the service center, the Fleetguard UFF-XT fuel filter, part number FF63009, is replaced with a non-defective filter. The final repair will be free once available, with parts and labor covered under the recall. Kalmar issued owner notification, and the repair path is tied to the engine fuel filter because the filter shell can separate from the nut plate and stall the engine without warning.
Timeline
| September 22, 2014 | NHTSA published the recall |
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Frequently asked questions
What is recall 14V579?
Recall 14V579 covers 276 2014 Kalmar Ottawa T2 terminal tractors with Cummins ISB or ISL engines equipped with a Fleetguard UFF-XT fuel filter. The filter shell can separate from the nut plate, causing the engine to stall without warning.
What should I do if my 2014 Kalmar Ottawa T2 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific terminal tractor is included in recall 14V579. If it is, contact Kalmar customer service at 1-785-229-6327 and ask how to arrange the fuel-filter replacement through a Cummins service center. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. For recall 14V579, Cummins service centers replace the defective Fleetguard fuel filter with a non-defective one free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is an unexpected engine stall. If the fuel filter shell separates from the nut plate, the engine can stall without warning, which increases crash risk. Confirm the VIN before scheduling service because the year and model alone do not prove inclusion.
What if I bought the Kalmar Ottawa T2 used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your Ottawa T2 is included, then reference recall 14V579 and Kalmar recall number C1545 when you contact customer service or the service center.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/14V579000 |
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| Kalmar customer service | 1-785-229-6327 |
| NHTSA recall # | 14V579 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 14V579000 |
Source documents
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 1, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →