The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·19V030000·Announced 2019-01-11

Double K Recalls 2017-2019 Hometown Trolley Buses for Brake Bolt Issue

Double K is recalling 2017-2019 Hometown Trolley buses because brake caliper bolts may loosen, reducing brake effectiveness and increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the braking system that reduces brake effectiveness and increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Double K Inc. is recalling certain 2017-2019 Hometown Trolley Streetcar, Villager, and Mainstreet trackless trolley buses. These vehicles are built on a Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) Freightliner chassis equipped with air disc brakes. The recall addresses a defect where the brake caliper mounting bolts may be insufficiently tightened, allowing them to loosen over time.

Loose brake caliper mounting bolts can reduce brake effectiveness, which increases the risk of a crash. The recall began on April 5, 2019. Owners are instructed to contact a DTNA dealer to have the brake caliper mounting bolts checked and tightened free of charge.

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. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
HOMETOWN TROLLEY STREETCAR, VILLAGER, MAINSTREET
Brand
HOMETOWN TROLLEY
Manufacturer
Double K Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Bus
Hazard
Affected units
5

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (3)

  • STREETCAR
  • VILLAGER
  • MAINSTREET

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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