2006 DOUBLE K VILLAGER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2006 DOUBLE K VILLAGER
The 2006 DOUBLE K VILLAGER has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT, EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY.
Recalls for the 2006 DOUBLE K VILLAGER
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2006 DOUBLE K VILLAGER, potentially affecting up to 177 vehicles.
Recall 11V091000 — EQUIPMENT
| 175 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
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...
View full details →Recall 08V670000 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
| 1 vehicles affected
Defect: DOUBLE K IS RECALLING 1 MY 2006 VILLAGER TROLLEY BUILT ON A WORKHORSE CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH RICON PLATFORM STYLE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. THESE LIFTS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 403, "PLATFORM LIFT SYSTEM ACCESSIBLE FOR MOTOR VEHICLES." THE ANTI-STOW INTERLOCK MAY NOT DETECT THE PRESENCE OF A WHEELCHAIR OR MOBILITY AID USER....
Consequence: A LIFT OCCUPANT CAN BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT BEGIN TO STOW UNINTENTIONALLY.
Remedy: DOUBLE K IS WORKING WITH RICON TO CORRECT THE WHEELCHAIR LIFT FREE OF CHARGE (PLEASE SEE 07E097). OWNERS MAY CONTACT RICON AT 1-818-267-3000 OR DOUBLE K AT 1-715-478-5090.
View full details →Recall 08V671000 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
| 1 vehicles affected
Defect: DOUBLE K IS RECALLING 1 MY 2006 VILLAGER TROLLEY BUILT ON A WORKHORSE CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH RICON PLATFORM STYLE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 404, "PLATFORM LIFT INSTALLATIONS ON MOTOR VEHICLES." THE THRESHOLD WARNING SYSTEM MAY NOT DETECT THE PRESENCE OF A WHEELCHAIR OR MOBILITY AID USER...
Consequence: THE USER OF THE LIFT COULD BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT MOVE UNINTENTIONALLY.
Remedy: DOUBLE K IS WORKING WITH RICON TO CORRECT THE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS FREE OF CHARGE (PLEASE SEE 07E095). OWNERS MAY CONTACT RICON AT 1-818-267-3000 OR DOUBLE K AT 1-715-478-5090.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2006 DOUBLE K VILLAGER
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 DOUBLE K VILLAGER.
Safety Rating for the 2006 DOUBLE K VILLAGER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2006 DOUBLE K VILLAGER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2006 DOUBLE K VILLAGER
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2006 DOUBLE K VILLAGER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the DOUBLE K VILLAGER
- 2001 DOUBLE K VILLAGER — 0 complaints
- 2002 DOUBLE K VILLAGER — 0 complaints
- 2003 DOUBLE K VILLAGER — 0 complaints
- 2004 DOUBLE K VILLAGER — 0 complaints
- 2005 DOUBLE K VILLAGER — 0 complaints
- 2006 DOUBLE K VILLAGER (current)
- 2007 DOUBLE K VILLAGER — 0 complaints
Other DOUBLE K Models
- DOUBLE K MAINSTREET — 0 total complaints
- DOUBLE K VILLAGER 158 — 0 total complaints
- DOUBLE K VILLAGER 190 — 0 total complaints
- DOUBLE K VILLAGER 228 — 0 total complaints