Double K Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2014

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by Double K Inc. in 2014. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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December 2, 2014

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Wheelchair Lift - Platform Cracking

Double K Inc. (Double K) is recalling certain Hometown Trolley Villager transit buses manufactured August 15, 2008, to May 24, 2014. The affected vehicles are equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon Corporation. The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack.

NHTSA ID: 14V766000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 5

Consequence Summary:

If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. When the doors are opened, the platform may fall out, increasing the risk of injury to the lift operator.

Corrective Action:

Double K will notify owners to take buses to a Ricon dealer or service center who will install supplemental platform support bumpers. Any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge. Owners may contact Double K customer service at 1-715-478-5090. Owners may contact Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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April 17, 2014

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Electric Door Actuator May Lead to Fire

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.

NHTSA ID: 14V209000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 34

Consequence Summary:

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

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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