NHTSA Campaign 19V030000
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER
Issued by Double K Inc. · Reported Jan 11, 2019 · 5 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
Consequence
Loose brake caliper mounting bolts can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOMETOWN TROLLEY | MAINSTREET | 2017 | 5 |
| HOMETOWN TROLLEY | MAINSTREET | 2018 | 5 |
| HOMETOWN TROLLEY | MAINSTREET | 2019 | 5 |
| HOMETOWN TROLLEY | STREETCAR | 2017 | 5 |
| HOMETOWN TROLLEY | STREETCAR | 2018 | 5 |
| HOMETOWN TROLLEY | STREETCAR | 2019 | 5 |
| HOMETOWN TROLLEY | VILLAGER | 2017 | 5 |
| HOMETOWN TROLLEY | VILLAGER | 2018 | 5 |
| HOMETOWN TROLLEY | VILLAGER | 2019 | 5 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 19V030000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.