Defect Description For Recall
Double K Inc. (Double K) Is Recalling Certain 2016-2017 Hometown Trolley Villager, Mainstreet, And Streetcar Trackless Trolley Buses, Equipped With Recaro Commercial Bus Driver Seats, Models Ergo R, Ergo D, Am71, Am72 And Am80. In The Affected Seats, The Seat Belt Buckle May Be Stuck In The Locked Position, Preventing The Seat Belt Tongue From Being Able To Be Inserted And Locked. As Such, These Vehicles Fail To Comply With The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (Fmvss) Number 209, “Seat Belt Assemblies.”
Make Of Vehicle
HOMETOWN TROLLEY
Model Of Vehicle
STREETCAR
Year
2016
Recall Campaign Number
17V582000
Component Description
Seat Belts
Effect Of Defect
If The Seat Belt Cannot Be Latched, The Bus May Be Operated Without The Seat Belt Being Used, Increasing The Risk Of Injury In The Event Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Double K Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Replace The Buckle Housings, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On November 10, 2017. Owners May Contact Recaro Customer Service At 1-248-364-3818 Or Double K Customer Service At 1-715-478-5090. Double K’S Number For This Recall Is 17E035.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Double K Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20161201
End Of Manufacture
20170630
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
16
Date Owners Notified
20171110
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Double K Inc.
Date Report Received
20170920
Make Campaign Number
1.7E+36