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Recall

Hometown Trolley Streetcar — 19V030000

NHTSA ID
19V030000
Make
Hometown Trolley
Model
Streetcar
Years Affected
2017
Recall Date
2019-01-11
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER
Units Affected
5
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
FL772A-K

Summary

Double K, Inc is recalling certain 2017-2019 Hometown Trolley Villager, Mainstreet, and Streetcar trackless trolley buses, built on a Daimler trucks North America (DTNA) Freightliner chassis equipped with air disc brakes. The brake caliper mounting bolts on these vehicles may be insufficiently tightened, allowing the bolts to loosen.

Consequence

Loose brake caliper mounting bolts can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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 April 5, 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 F772A-K.

Affected Vehicles

Hometown Trolley Streetcar
Model Years: 2017

2017 Hometown Trolley Streetcar