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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 19V030📅 Jan 31, 2019

2017–2019 Hometown Trolley Mainstreet & 2017–2019 Hometown Trolley Streetcar + 1 more recall: brakes

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

💥 The risk

Loose brake caliper mounting bolts can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.

🔧 The fix

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
19V030000
Manufacturer recall #
FL772A-K
Manufacturer
Double K Inc.
Vehicles affected
5
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER
Owner phone
1-800-547-0712
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Apr 5, 2019
Built
Jan 3, 2017 – Oct 31, 2017
Recall started by
MFR
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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 19V030 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 19V030?

2017–2019 Hometown Trolley Mainstreet & 2017–2019 Hometown Trolley Streetcar + 1 more. 5 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Hometown Trolley dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-547-0712.