KALMAR OTTAWA 2015: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V073000

Make Model Year
KALMAR OTTAWA 2015
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2016-04-21 2016-02-09 2016-02-09

Production Dates: 2014-07-14 - 2015-10-13

Manufacturers Involved: Kalmar Solutions, LLC

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 622

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

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

Remedy

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.

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.