Recall
Hometown Trolley Villager — 19V029000
NHTSA ID
19V029000
Make
Hometown Trolley
Model
Villager
Years Affected
2017
Recall Date
2019-01-11
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER
Units Affected
5
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
FL794A-V
Summary
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.
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 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.