The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·13E045000·Announced 2013-08-21

A&M Systems Recalls Electric Door Actuators Due to Fire Risk

A&M Systems is recalling electric door actuators manufactured between August 2009 and March 2010 because voltage spikes may cause circuit boards to overheat, increasing the risk of fire.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk of fire, which is a risk-of-harm product defect where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

A&M Systems, Inc. is recalling certain electric door actuators manufactured between August 1, 2009, and March 31, 2010. The recall affects 5,530 units. The defect involves voltage spikes that may damage electrical components and circuits, causing the circuit board to develop high resistance.

This high resistance may cause the board to overheat, which increases the risk of a fire. The recall began on August 1, 2013.

A&M will notify bus manufacturers, who will replace the circuit board free of charge. Owners may contact A&M at 1-574-522-5000 extension 15 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL recall
Manufacturer
A&M Systems, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Bus Components
Hazard
Affected units
5,530

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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