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2017-2019 Hometown Trolley Mainstreet, Hometown Trolley Streetcar and others recall: caliper

Double K Inc. reported this safety recall on January 11, 2019. It covers about 5 vehicles.

vehicles affected
5
reported
Jan 11, 2019
owners notified
Apr 5, 2019

Service brakes, air: disc: caliper

What is 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.
Risk
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.

Recall number 19V030000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 19V030000

Is there a recall on the 2017-2019 Hometown Trolley Mainstreet, Hometown Trolley Streetcar and others caliper?

Yes. Recall 19V030000, reported on January 11, 2019, covers about 5 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 19V030000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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