Defect 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.
Safety 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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | HOMETOWN TROLLEY | MAINSTREET |
| 2017 | HOMETOWN TROLLEY | STREETCAR |
| 2017 | HOMETOWN TROLLEY | VILLAGER |
| 2018 | HOMETOWN TROLLEY | MAINSTREET |
| 2018 | HOMETOWN TROLLEY | STREETCAR |
| 2018 | HOMETOWN TROLLEY | VILLAGER |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.