Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
HOMETOWN TROLLEY
Model Of Vehicle
STREETCAR
Year
2019
Recall Campaign Number
19V030000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Air:Disc:Caliper
Effect Of Defect
Loose Brake Caliper Mounting Bolts Can Reduce Brake EffeCTIveness, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Double K Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20170103
End Of Manufacture
20171031
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
5
Date Owners Notified
20190405
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Double K Inc.
Date Report Received
20190111
Make Campaign Number
FL772A-K