Ok so I tried my ds1015 and the result was around 3.0A until I pushed it to the limits and then it got up to 4.09A. This is with the servo in the car turning the wheels on carpet. A Savox 1258tg turning just the unloaded steering of a B4 was also pulling 2.9A-3.0A.

So I fully believe that the Hitec has an issue. Lets see what Hitec thinks.