12v/24v/48v battery: cablesRecall 15V-140 · 2014–2015 Kalmar Ottawa T2
Kalmar Solutions, LLC recall 15V-140 covers 311 2014–2015 Kalmar Ottawa T2 for a 12v/24v/48v battery: cables problem, reported to NHTSA on March 11, 2015. The manufacturer's latest report (2016 Q4) shows 46% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 15V140000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
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.
The fix
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
46%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from June 20, 2014 to November 14, 2014. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.