Recall 13E045000: Equipment, Electrical

NHTSA recall 13E045000 · announced August 21, 2013 · A&m · 5,530 units affected

The problem

A&M Systems, Inc. (A&M) is recalling certain electric door actuators manufactured August 1, 2009, through March 31, 2010. Voltage spikes may damage electrical components and electrical circuits, causing the circuit board to develop high resistance.

The risk

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

What to do

A&M will notify the bus manufacturers and the bus manufacturers will replace the circuit board, free of charge. The recall began on August 1, 2013. Owners may contact A&M at 1-574-522-5000 extension 15.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.