Kalmar · Canada · Crit
Kalmar Ottawa 6X4, Ottawa 30 +3 more: Heater and Defroster
Affects Kalmar Ottawa 6X4, Ottawa 30, Ottawa 50, Ottawa 60T, Ottawa 4X2 · 2006–2007 — about 70 vehicles.
The hazard
On certain trucks, the heater/defroster duct may have been installed incorrectly during vehicle assembly. Resulting chaffing damage may expose the ducting's steel spiral reinforcement. Should the reinforcement be contacted with an electrical power connector such as the power stud on the firewall, it may cause an electrical short, possibly resulting in a vehicle fire causing personal injury and/or vehicle and property damage. Correction: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace with non-metallic ducting.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational