Hometown Trolley Streetcar recalled over injury risk

Recall date

January 11, 2019

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Double K Inc. recalls 2017–2018 Hometown Trolley Streetcar, Mainstreet, Villager

Recall number

19V029000

Brand / firm

Hometown Trolley

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 5 units

Why it was recalled

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

What was recalled

Double K Inc. (Double K) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Hometown Trolley Villager, Mainstreet, and Steetcar trackless trolley buses, built on a Daimler trucks North America (DTNA) Freightliner chassis. The brake caliper mounting bolts may have been insufficiently tightened.

What to do

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 February 11, 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 FL794A-V.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.