CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
- 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.
- Risk
- Melting of the engine harness may cause an electrical short and increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
A battery ground cable on these terminal tractors may detach from its mounting on the transmission because it is routed improperly. When that happens, excessive current can travel through the engine harness and melt it.
A melted engine harness can cause an electrical short and increase the risk of a fire. Owners should contact Kalmar customer service at 1-785-229-6327 and check their VIN for open recalls.
The remedy is free. Authorized dealers will replace the battery cable and correct its routing to remove stress from the attachment point.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Kalmar Ottawa T2 | 20142015 |
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