NHTSA recall 13E045000 · Equipment
Equipment › Electrical
Reported Aug 21, 20135,530 vehicles affectedA&M Systems, Inc.Built Aug 1, 2009 – Mar 31, 2010
The defect
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.
The remedy
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.