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Hometown Trolley Villager Recall 19V030: Loose Brake Caliper Bolts May Reduce Braking

NHTSA campaign 19V030, reported January 11, 2019, 5 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain 2017-2019 Hometown Trolley trackless trolley buses built on a Freightliner chassis with air disc brakes may have brake caliper mounting bolts that were not tightened enough. Over time, these bolts can loosen.

Loose caliper mounting bolts can reduce brake effectiveness, which increases the risk of a crash. Owners of affected vehicles will be notified by Double K, Inc. and should not ignore the notice.

The repair is free. Contact a Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) dealer to have the brake caliper mounting bolts checked and tightened. For questions, you can call Double K customer service at 1-715-478-5095 or DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Double K's recall number is F772A-K. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 19V030Double K Inc.
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER
Problem
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.
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 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.
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.

Affected vehicles

Hometown Trolley Mainstreet201720182019
Hometown Trolley Streetcar201720182019
Hometown Trolley Villager201720182019