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Campaign 11V091 Posted February 11, 2011 175 units

1999-2007 Double K Villager/Mainstreet Recall 11V091: Blower

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Published June 3, 2026

Recall 11V091 affects 175 1999-2007 Double K Villager, Villager 158, and Mainstreet buses for evaporator resistor overheating. Repair is free.

Double K is recalling 175 1999-2007 Villager, Mainstreet, and Villager 158 buses with Trans Air TA 73 evaporators because a blower-speed resistor can overheat after an electrical short. The resistor can melt and ignite the plastic blower housing, which raises the risk of a fire; the Double K dealer repair will be free once available.

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What's wrong?

The affected 1999-2007 Double K Villager, Mainstreet, and Villager 158 buses are equipped with Trans Air TA 73 evaporators. The evaporator is part of the bus air-conditioning system, and its blower moves cooled air through the cabin. A power resistor in that unit reduces electrical current so the blower can run below high speed.

The defect is in the blower-speed electrical circuit. If the low or medium speed circuit shorts while the blower is set to high, supply voltage feeds back through the resistor to ground. That path does not draw enough current to open the fuse, so the fuse does not stop the fault the way it is meant to.

There is no warning sign before failure. Double K did not list a specific noise, light, smell, or blower behavior for an owner or driver to notice before the electrical fault occurs.

Who's affected?

Spans the Villager, Mainstreet, and Villager 158 across nine model years, with the same Equipment component named for each.

2002 Double K Villager Equipment
2003 Double K Villager Equipment
2004 Double K Villager Equipment
2000 Double K Villager Equipment
2003 Double K Mainstreet Equipment
Units affected175

A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included.

What's the safety risk?

An overheating blower resistor can melt and ignite the plastic blower housing, resulting in a fire. Because this recall does not include a listed warning sign, confirm whether your VIN is included and schedule the recall repair soon. Repair will be free at any franchised Double K dealer once available.

What should I do?

  1. Check your VIN to confirm your 1999-2007 Double K Villager, Mainstreet, or Villager 158 is included in this recall.
  2. Call Double K or the Trans Air warranty and service center at 1-800-673-2446 to confirm the current repair path before scheduling service.
  3. Ask for the free thermal-shutdown-device installation that protects the blower speed resistor from overheating and igniting the plastic blower housing.
  4. Bring the recall notice if you have it. If not, reference recall number 11V091 when you call.
  5. Avoid using the affected Trans Air evaporator blower until the repair is complete.

What happens at the repair

At the dealer, a Double K technician installs a thermal shutdown device in series with the Trans Air evaporator speed resistors. That added device is intended to cut power before the resistor circuit overheats after an electrical short. Double K says this service is performed free of charge, in cooperation with Trans Air. The recall began during February 2011, so ask the service desk to confirm the repair has been completed on your specific bus before it returns to service.

Timeline

February 11, 2011 NHTSA published the recall
February 22, 2011 Owner notification mailed

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 11V091?

Recall 11V091 covers 175 1999-2007 Double K Villager, Mainstreet, and Villager 158 buses equipped with Trans Air TA 73 evaporators. A short in the blower-speed circuit can overheat the resistor and start a fire in the plastic blower housing.

What should I do if my 1999-2007 Double K Villager, Mainstreet, or Villager 158 is on this recall?

Check your VIN to confirm your specific bus is included in recall 11V091. If it is, contact a franchised Double K service location or Trans Air warranty and service at 1-800-673-2446 to schedule installation of the thermal shutdown device.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Double K says the thermal shutdown device installation will be performed free of charge. Parts and labor are covered for included buses.

What is the safety risk?

The safety risk is fire. If the blower-speed circuit shorts while the blower is running on high speed, electrical feedback through the resistor can raise the resistor temperature until it melts and ignites the plastic blower housing.

What if I bought the Double K bus used?

The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether the bus is included, then reference recall 11V091 when you call the Double K service location or Trans Air warranty and service.

More information

NHTSA campaign pagenhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/11V091000
Double K customer service1-800-673-2446
NHTSA recall #11V091
NHTSA recall # (full)11V091000

Source documents

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