Double K Inc. is recalling certain 2017-2018 Hometown Trolley Villager
— Recall Campaign #19V029000
Double K Inc. (Double K) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Hometown Trolley Villager, Mainstreet, and Steetcar trackless trolley buses, built on a Daimler trucks North America (DTNA) Freightliner chassis. The brake caliper mounting bolts may have been insufficiently tightened.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 5 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
19V029000
| Manufacturer: | Double K Inc. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | January 11, 2019 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 19V029000 |
| Units affected: | 5 |
- Description:
- Double K Inc. (Double K) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Hometown Trolley Villager, Mainstreet, and Steetcar trackless trolley buses, built on a Daimler trucks North America (DTNA) Freightliner chassis. The brake caliper mounting bolts may have been insufficiently tightened.
- Consequeces:
- Loose brake caliper mounting bolts can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action:
- Double K will notify owners, instructing them to contact a DTNA dealer to have the brake caliper mounting bolts checked and tightened, free of charge. The recall began February 11, 2019. Owners may contact Double K customer service at 1-715-478-5095 or DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Double K's number for this recall is FL794A-V.
- 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.