Kalmar Recall 16V073000: Electrical System

NHTSA recall 16V073000 · announced February 9, 2016 · filed by Kalmar Solutions, Llc · 622 units affected

The problem

Kalmar Solutions, LLC (Kalmar) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Ottawa T2 trucks manufactured July 14, 2014, to November 2, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with a chassis power board that is not protected from moisture. Additionally, the bolts that mount the chassis power board may rub against the circuit board and cause an electrical short.

The risk

Exposure to moisture or rubbing from mounting bolts may result in an electrical short which can increase the risk of a fire.

What to do

Kalmar will install nylon washers to any truck that were not built with washers. The recall began on April 21, 2016. Owners may contact Kalmar customer service at 1-785-229-6341.

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
• 2016 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.