Kalmar Recall 15V140000: Electrical System, 12v/24v/48v Battery, Cables

NHTSA recall 15V140000 · announced March 11, 2015 · filed by Kalmar Solutions, Llc · 311 units affected

The problem

Kalmar Solutions, LLC (Kalmar) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Ottawa terminal tractors manufactured June 20, 2014, to November 14, 2014. Due to improper routing, the battery ground cable may detach from its mounting on the transmission, and as a result, excessive current may travel through the vehicle's engine harness, melting it.

The risk

Melting of the engine harness may cause an electrical short and increase the risk of a fire.

What to do

Kalmar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the battery cable and correct its routing to eliminate stress on its attachment point, free of charge. The recall began on March 26, 2015. Owners may contact Kalmar customer service at 1-785-229-6327.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

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.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2014 Kalmar Ottawa T2
• 2015 Kalmar Ottawa T2

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.