Double K recall: Equipment
What is wrong
Double k is recalling certain buses equipped with trans air ta 73 evaporators. The evaporator utilizes a power resistor to regulate blower speed. Should a short occur in the "low or medium speed" circuit while the blower is in high speed, the short will cause the supply voltage to feedback through the resistor to ground, not drawing enough current to trip the fuse.
What could happen
This would cause the resistor temperature to rise to a point where it will melt and possibly ignite the plastic blower housing to which it is mounted. The overheating can result in a fire.
The fix
Double k in cooperation with trans air will install a thermal shutdown device in series with the speed resistors. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began during february 2011. Owners may contact trans air warranty and service center at 1-800-673-2446 and double k at 1-715-478-5090.
Vehicles covered
- Double K Mainstreet 1999–2007
- Double K Villager 1999–2006
- Double K Villager 158 2007
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 11V091000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Double K Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Feb 11, 2011
- Owners notified
- Feb 22, 2011
- Vehicles or items affected
- 175
- Started by
- NHTSA investigation
- Built
- Aug 2, 1999 to May 15, 2007
- Part
- Equipment
Notes
Owners 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 .
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Double K / Hometown Trolley recall: Equipment adaptive/mobility Jul 19, 2012
- Double K / Hometown Trolley recall: Electrical system Apr 17, 2014
- Double K / Hometown Trolley recall: Equipment Nov 15, 2011
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.