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2008-2010 Double K Mainstreet and Hometown Trolley Villager recall: air conditioner

Double K Inc. reported this safety recall on November 15, 2011. It covers about 68 vehicles.

vehicles affected
68
reported
Nov 15, 2011
owners notified
Oct 4, 2011

Equipment: appliance: air conditioner

What is wrong
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.
Risk
If sufficient arcing occurs, the fuse holder may melt, and may be accompanied by flame, smoke and potential fire.
Remedy
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.

Recall number 11V559000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 11V559000

Is there a recall on the 2008-2010 Double K Mainstreet and Hometown Trolley Villager air conditioner?

Yes. Recall 11V559000, reported on November 15, 2011, covers about 68 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 11V559000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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