Double K Inc. | NHTSA Recall #11V559000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 11V559000 by Double K Inc.. Includes 68 affected units, EVAPORATOR ASSEMBLIES/POSSIBLE FIRE/CARRIER, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Double k (dba hometown trolley) is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2010 villager and mainstreet buses manufactured from november 2008 though december 2010 and equipped with carrier genv em-1 evaporator units, containing a delphi pack-con iii fuse holder in an allied motion motor assembly. due to time, temperature, and/or vibration, the fuse may loosen in the fuse holder resulting in high resistance and arcing.

Corrective Action

Double k will notify owners and provide information on how to obtain the retrofit kit from carrier along with repair instructions. this service will be performed free of charge. the manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule. (see carrier's recall campaign 11e-003.) owners may contact carrier at 1-800-793-4741 or double k at 1-715-478-5090.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 11V559000

Manufacturer: Double K Inc.

Report Received Date: 2011-11-15T00:00:00

Subject: Evaporator assemblies/possible fire/carrier

Component: Equipment

Potentially Affected Units: 68

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Double k (dba hometown trolley) is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2010 villager and mainstreet buses manufactured from november 2008 though december 2010 and equipped with carrier genv em-1 evaporator units, containing a delphi pack-con iii fuse holder in an allied motion motor assembly. due to time, temperature, and/or vibration, the fuse may loosen in the fuse holder resulting in high resistance and arcing.

Consequence Summary: If sufficient arcing occurs, the fuse holder may melt, and may be accompanied by flame, smoke and potential fire.

Corrective Action: Double k will notify owners and provide information on how to obtain the retrofit kit from carrier along with repair instructions. this service will be performed free of charge. the manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule. (see carrier's recall campaign 11e-003.) owners may contact carrier at 1-800-793-4741 or double k at 1-715-478-5090.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 11V559000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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