2014–2015 Kalmar Ottawa T2 recall: electrical system
⚠️ What's wrong
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.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 15V140000
- Manufacturer
- Kalmar Solutions, LLC
- Vehicles affected
- 311
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Mar 26, 2015
- Built
- Jun 20, 2014 – Nov 14, 2014
- Recall started by
- MFR
- 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.