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 2017–2019 Hometown Trolley Streetcar, Villager, Mainstreet

Recall number

19V030000

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 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.

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 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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.