Recalls for your 2018 Hometown Trolley Mainstreet

Recalls for 2018 Hometown Trolley Mainstreet

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DEFECT #1 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER


Posted on: 2019-01-31
Description
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.

Corrective Action
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.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #2 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER


Posted on: 2019-01-31
Description
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.  

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

Corrective Action
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.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.