NHTSA recall 15V140000
Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery › Cables
Kalmar Ottawa T2
Reported Mar 11, 2015311 vehicles affectedKalmar Solutions, LLCBuilt Jun 20, 2014 – Nov 14, 2014
The defect
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 remedy
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.