Double K / Hometown Trolley recall: Electrical system
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
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.
Vehicles covered
- Double K Mainstreet 2009–2010
- Hometown Trolley Villager 2009–2010
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 14V209000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Double K Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Apr 17, 2014
- Owners notified
- Apr 9, 2014
- Vehicles or items affected
- 34
- Started by
- NHTSA investigation
- Built
- Aug 1, 2009 to Mar 31, 2010
- Part
- Electrical system
Notes
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Hometown Trolley recall: Service brakes, air Jan 11, 2019
- Hometown Trolley recall: Service brakes, air Jan 11, 2019
- Hometown Trolley recall: Seat belts Sep 20, 2017
- Hometown Trolley recall: Equipment adaptive/mobility Dec 2, 2014
- Double K / Hometown Trolley recall: Equipment adaptive/mobility Jul 19, 2012
- 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.