Recall 11V091000 — EQUIPMENT Defect in 1999-2007 DOUBLE K VILLAGER
RECALL This recall affects up to 175 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 11V091000 |
| Manufacturer | DOUBLE K INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 175 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
1999 DOUBLE K VILLAGER, 1999 DOUBLE K MAINSTREET, 2000 DOUBLE K VILLAGER, 2000 DOUBLE K MAINSTREET, 2001 DOUBLE K VILLAGER, 2001 DOUBLE K MAINSTREET, 2002 DOUBLE K VILLAGER, 2002 DOUBLE K MAINSTREET, 2003 DOUBLE K VILLAGER, 2003 DOUBLE K MAINSTREET, 2004 DOUBLE K VILLAGER, 2004 DOUBLE K MAINSTREET, 2005 DOUBLE K MAINSTREET, 2005 DOUBLE K VILLAGER, 2006 DOUBLE K MAINSTREET, 2006 DOUBLE K VILLAGER, 2007 DOUBLE K MAINSTREET, 2007 DOUBLE K VILLAGER 158
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Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.
Related Recalls for DOUBLE K
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14V209000 | 2009 DOUBLE K MAINSTREET | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 34 | |
| 12V344000 | 2007 DOUBLE K VILLAGER | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 4 | |
| 11V559000 | 2010 DOUBLE K MAINSTREET | EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 68 | |
| 08V670000 | 2006 DOUBLE K VILLAGER | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 1 | |
| 08V671000 | 2006 DOUBLE K VILLAGER | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 1 | |
| 07V306000 | 2007 DOUBLE K VILLAGER 228 | STEERING | 18,000 |