Defect Description
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.
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 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
| 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 |
| 2019 | HOMETOWN TROLLEY | MAINSTREET |
| 2019 | HOMETOWN TROLLEY | STREETCAR |
| 2019 | HOMETOWN TROLLEY | VILLAGER |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.