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SevereNHTSA·16V073000·Announced 2016-02-09

Kalmar Recalls 2014-2016 Ottawa T2 Trucks Due to Electrical Fire Risk

Kalmar is recalling 622 Ottawa T2 trucks from 2014-2016 because an unprotected power board may cause an electrical short and fire.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (electrical system) that poses a risk of fire, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for significant injury/property-damage reports or structural defects.

Plain-English summary

Kalmar Solutions, LLC is recalling 622 model year 2014-2016 Ottawa T2 trucks manufactured between July 14, 2014, and 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, potentially causing an electrical short.

Exposure to moisture or rubbing from the mounting bolts may result in an electrical short, which can increase the risk of a fire. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

The recall began on April 21, 2016. Kalmar will install nylon washers on any truck that was not built with them. Owners may contact Kalmar customer service at 1-785-229-6341 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
KALMAR OTTAWA T2
Brand
KALMAR
Manufacturer
Kalmar Solutions, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Truck
Hazard
Affected units
622

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • OTTAWA T2

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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