Recall 16V850 affects 798 2014-2016 Kalmar Ottawa T2 vehicles for an overloaded dashboard ground circuit. Repair is free at any franchised Kalmar dealer.
Kalmar is recalling 798 2014-2016 Ottawa T2 vehicles because the ground circuit of the cab power distribution circuit board can be overloaded. An overloaded circuit can raise the risk of a dashboard fire, and Kalmar dealers will complete the repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The cab power distribution circuit board in the 2014-2016 Kalmar Ottawa T2 routes electrical power to equipment in the cab and gives those circuits a path back to ground. The ground side matters because electrical current has to return safely after it powers options such as cab accessories.
On affected Ottawa T2s, the optional power ground circuit on that board was not built to carry the electrical load placed on it. The narrow ground path on the circuit board can become overloaded when connected options draw more current than the trace can handle, which can damage the board and start a fire.
The warning sign is loss of electrical power to options that use the affected circuit. If those cab options stop working or lose power unexpectedly, that is the sign Kalmar identified before failure.
Who's affected?
Covers three model years of the Ottawa T2, all tied to the same wiring component.
| 2016 Kalmar Ottawa T2 | wiring |
|---|---|
| 2015 Kalmar Ottawa T2 | wiring |
| 2014 Kalmar Ottawa T2 | wiring |
| Units affected | 798 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged 1 field incident to date. |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific truck is included.
What's the safety risk?
An overloaded ground circuit raises the risk of a fire in the dashboard. Electrical options on that circuit can lose power, so treat a sudden loss of option power as a reason to park safely and call a Kalmar dealer for instructions. Repair is free at any franchised Kalmar dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2014-2016 Kalmar Ottawa T2 is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Kalmar dealer to schedule the free wiring-harness modification that bypasses the overloaded cab power-distribution ground circuit.
- Bring the recall notice if Kalmar mailed one. If not, reference recall number 16V850 when you call.
- Call Kalmar customer service at 1-785-229-6327 with questions about the repair or scheduling.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Kalmar technician modifies the wiring harness on the electrical option circuit so it bypasses the undersized ground circuit. That repair addresses the overloaded cab power distribution board ground path described in the recall. The recall repair is available now, and parts and labor are covered at no charge. If the service desk needs campaign details, ask them to reference Kalmar recall 16V850.
Timeline
| November 23, 2016 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| November 30, 2016 | Dealer notification began |
| December 9, 2016 | Dealer notification ended |
| December 9, 2016 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| January 17, 2017 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 16V850?
Recall 16V850 covers 798 2014-2016 Kalmar Ottawa T2 vehicles with an electrical wiring defect. The cab power distribution circuit board ground circuit can be overloaded, increasing fire risk in the dashboard. Kalmar dealers will modify the wiring harness for free.
What should I do if my 2014-2016 Kalmar Ottawa T2 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 16V850. If it is, contact a franchised Kalmar dealer to schedule the wiring harness modification. Reference recall number 16V850 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost. For recall 16V850, Kalmar dealers will modify the wiring harness on the electrical option circuit to bypass the undersized ground circuit free of charge.
What is the safety risk in recall 16V850?
The safety risk is dashboard fire. NHTSA campaign 16V850 links the defect to an overloaded ground circuit in the cab power distribution circuit board. The repair routes the electrical option circuit around the undersized ground circuit.
When did the Kalmar recall repair start?
Kalmar began the recall repair on January 17, 2017. If your VIN is included and the work is still open, contact a franchised Kalmar dealer or Kalmar customer service at 1-785-229-6327 to schedule the free wiring harness modification.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/16V850000 |
|---|---|
| Kalmar customer service | 1-785-229-6327 |
| NHTSA recall # | 16V850 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 16V850000 |
Source documents
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 31, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →