Electrical systemRecall 16V-073 · 2014–2016 Kalmar Ottawa T2
Kalmar Solutions, LLC recall 16V-073 covers 622 2014–2016 Kalmar Ottawa T2 for a electrical system problem, reported to NHTSA on February 9, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2017 Q3) shows 46% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V073000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
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.
The fix
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.
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 July 14, 2014 to October 13, 2015. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.