Recalls for your 2016 Kalmar Ottawa

Recalls for 2016 Kalmar Ottawa

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2019 Kalmar Ottawa T2 Yard Truck

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DEFECT #1 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM


Posted on: 2016-02-09
Description
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.

Consequence
Exposure to moisture or rubbing from mounting bolts may result in an electrical short which can increase the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action
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.  

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.

DEFECT #2 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR


Posted on: 2016-04-04
Description
Kalmar solutions, llc (kalmar) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 ottawa t2 vehicles manufactured july 14, 2014, to march 25, 2016.  The brake system air pressure gauge, may not display the accurate air pressure level.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 121, air brake systems.

Consequence
If the brake system pressure gauge does not display the proper air pressure, there is an increased risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Kalmar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air system pressure sensors, free of charge.  The recall began on june 3, 2016.  Owners may contact kalmar customer service at 1-785-229-6327.

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.

DEFECT #3 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING


Posted on: 2016-11-23
Description
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.

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

Corrective Action
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.

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.

DEFECT #4 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING


Posted on: 2016-11-23
Description
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.

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

Corrective Action
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.

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.