Kalmar Ottawa T2 recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

November 23, 2016

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Kalmar Solutions, LLC recalls 2014–2016 Kalmar Ottawa T2

Recall number

16V850000

Brand / firm

Kalmar

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 798 units

Why it was recalled

An overloaded ground circuit may increase the risk of a fire in the dashboard.

What was recalled

Kalmar Solutions, LLC (Kalmar) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Ottawa T2 vehicles manufactured July 15, 2014, to November 3, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the ground circuit of the cab power distribution circuit board can be overloaded.

What to do

Kalmar will notify owners, and dealers will modify the wiring harness on the electrical option circuit to bypass the undersized ground circuit, free of charge. The recall began on January 17, 2017. Owners may contact Kalmar customer service at 1-785-229-6327.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.