2006 OTTAWA 6X4 DOT/EPA Recall

Campaign:

07V572000 on 12/13/2007

Component:

Visibility:defroster/defogger system

Manufactured:

09/25/2006 - 08/26/2007

Affected:

915

Defect:

On certain terminal tractors, the heater/air-conditioning (ac) duct under the dash was not properly routed or secured. chaffing may occur exposing the steel spiral reinforcement.

Consequence:

If this reinforcement is contacted with an electrical power connector, such as the power stud on the firewall, it may cause an electrical short resulting in a spark and potential fire.

Correction:

Owners will be provided with instructions on how to inspect their vehicle for the presence of the defective heater/ac hose duct. if after inspection, the vehicle is determined to have an improper heater/ac hose, kalmar will send a replacement heater/ac hose. the recall began on february 11, 2008. owners may contact kalmar at 1-786-229-6327.

Notes:

Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

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