NHTSA Recall 11V559000: Air conditioner (equipment)
DOUBLE K INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 68 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Double K Mainstreet.
| NHTSA campaign | 11V559000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT › APPLIANCE › AIR CONDITIONER |
| Report received | November 15, 2011 |
| Owner notification | October 4, 2011 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
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.
Safety 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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Vehicles covered by recall 11V559000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Double K Mainstreet | 2008, 2009, 2010 |
| Hometown Trolley Villager | 2008, 2009, 2010 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.