2009 Double K Mainstreet recalls

Defect: 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.

Why it matters: High resistance may cause the circuit board to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.

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.

Owner notification: April 9, 2014 · Filing manufacturer: Double K Inc.

Defect: Double K is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 Hometown Trolley Villager and model year 2009 Hometown Trolley Mainstreet vehicles equipped with a Braun Vista-2 or Century-2 wheelchair lift. Over time and with frequent use, the roll stop latches on the outer barrier may become bent or misaligned.

Why it matters: A wheelchair occupant may defeat or ride over the insufficiently latched roll stop. If this occurs when the lift platform is in an elevated position, the wheelchair's occupant could fall and sustain injury.

Double K will notify owners, and the repairs will be performed by authorized Braun dealers free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during september 2012. Owners may contact Double K at 1-478-822-2242.

Owner notification: September 25, 2012 · Filing manufacturer: DOUBLE K INC.

Defect: 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.

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

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.

Owner notification: October 4, 2011 · Filing manufacturer: DOUBLE K INC.