2015.0 Kalmar Ottawa T2 - Electrical

Kalmar is recalling approximately 1,046 Ottawa T2 trucks from model years 2015-2026 due to a damaged circuit board that could cause an electrical short circuit and fire risk, even when the vehicle is parked and off. The defect affects the electrical system, and Kalmar will repair it by adding a ground stud and installing a protective fuse. Owners will be notified by mail and directed to take their trucks to a dealership for the repair.

Recalling firm: KALMAR
Product: Vehicles: 2015.0 KALMAR OTTAWA T2, 2016.0 KALMAR OTTAWA T2, 2017.0 KALMAR OTTAWA T2, 2018.0 KALMAR OTTAWA T2, 2019.0 KALMAR OTTAWA T2, 2020.0 KALMAR OTTAWA T2, 2021.0 KALMAR OTTAWA T2, 2022.0 KALMAR OTTAWA T2, 2023.0 KALMAR OTTAWA T2, 2024.0 KALMAR OTTAWA T2, 2025.0 KALMAR OTTAWA T2, 2026.0 KALMAR OTTAWA T2. System: Electrical. Units affected: 1,046
Reason: Issue: On certain trucks, the circuit board (PCB) insulation could become damaged and cause a short circuit. Safety Risk: A short circuit could increase the risk of a fire, even while the truck is parked and turned off. Corrective Actions: To reduce the safety risk, Kalmar advises that you should park your truck outside and away from other vehicles or buildings until the recall repairs are completed. Kalmar also recommends that when the truck is not in use, if the truck has a battery disconnect switch, it should be locked to the off position. If the truck doesn't have a switch, the...
Classification: Class I
Category: vehicle recall
Country: Canada
Agency: TC
Recall date: 2026-10-20
Status: Ongoing
Distribution: Canada-wide

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/ae7144a7-e288-406b-97f2-3a8ec7e0eb75