Kalmar Solutions, LLC: Electrical System (2014 KALMAR OTTAWA T2, 2015 KALMAR OTTAWA T2, 2016 KALMAR OTTAWA T2…)
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- Company / brand
- Kalmar Solutions, LLC
- Product
- 2014 KALMAR OTTAWA T2; 2015 KALMAR OTTAWA T2; 2016 KALMAR OTTAWA T2; 2017 KALMAR OTTAWA T2; 2018 KALMAR OTTAWA T2; 2019 KALMAR OTTAWA T2; 2020 KALMAR OTTAWA T2; 2021 KALMAR OTTAWA T2; 2022 KALMAR OTTAWA T2; 2023 KALMAR OTTAWA T2; 2024 KALMAR OTTAWA T2; 2025 KALMAR OTTAWA T2; 2026 KALMAR OTTAWA T2
- Reason / hazard
- A short circuit increases the risk of a fire even when the vehicle is parked and the ignition is in the 'Off' position.
- What to do (remedy)
- Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until their vehicle is repaired. Kalmar will rewire the cabin power and add a 5A fuse to the PCB circuit, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed by December 4, 2026. Owners may contact Kalmar customer service at 1-888-229-6300, select option 4, then option 2.
- Distribution / sold at
- Potentially affected: 16127
- Defect
- Kalmar Solutions, LLC (Kalmar) is recalling certain 2014-2026 Ottawa T2 4X2 and 2016-2026 T2 6X4 DOT/EPA terminal tractors. The printed circuit board (PCB) insulation may become damaged, resulting in a short circuit.
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Park outside
- true
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