CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
What this recall means for you
The chassis power board in certain trucks may not be protected from moisture, and its mounting bolts may rub against the circuit board. Either condition can cause an electrical short inside the board.
An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire. Owners should take this recall seriously and have the affected truck checked as soon as possible.
The remedy is free: the manufacturer will install nylon washers on any truck that was not built with them. Owners can contact Kalmar customer service at 1-785-229-6341, and should check their VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Kalmar Ottawa T2 | 201420152016 |
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