Electrical systemRecall 14V-209 · Double K and Hometown Trolley vehicles
Double K Inc. recall 14V-209 covers 34 Double K and Hometown Trolley vehicles for a electrical system problem, reported to NHTSA on April 17, 2014.
Source: NHTSA recall 14V209000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
Double K, Inc. (Double K) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Hometown Trolley Villager and Mainstreet trolleys equipped with A&M Systems-brand electric door actuators. Voltage spikes may damage certain electrical components and electrical circuits within the actuator, causing the circuit board to develop high resistance.
The risk
High resistance may cause the circuit board to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
Double K has notified owners, and dealers will replace the circuit board, free of charge. The recall began on April 9, 2014. Owners may contact Double K customer service at 1-715-478-5090.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from August 1, 2009 to March 31, 2010. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.
The investigation behind this recall
- Electric Door Actuator May IgniteNHTSA