NHTSA Recall 16V850000: Electrical system: wiring
Kalmar Solutions, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 798 vehicles. It affects 2014–2016 Kalmar Ottawa T2.
| NHTSA campaign | 16V850000 |
|---|---|
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › WIRING |
| Report received | November 23, 2016 |
| Owner notification | January 17, 2017 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
An overloaded ground circuit may increase the risk of a fire in the dashboard.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 16V850000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.