CarRecallWatch- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2017-2018 Hometown Trolley Villager, Mainstreet, and Streetcar trackless trolley buses, built on a Daimler Trucks North America Freightliner chassis, may have brake caliper mounting bolts that were not tightened enough during assembly.
Loose caliper mounting bolts can reduce brake effectiveness, which increases the risk of a crash. If you own or operate one of these vehicles, contact an authorized DTNA dealer to have the brake caliper mounting bolts checked and tightened. The repair is free of charge.
Owners can also contact Double K customer service at 1-715-478-5095 or DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712, referencing Double K recall number FL794A-V. Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to confirm whether your vehicle is affected.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Hometown Trolley Mainstreet | 20172018 |
|---|---|
| Hometown Trolley Streetcar | 20172018 |
| Hometown Trolley Villager | 20172018 |