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NHTSARecalled Jan 11, 2019 · #19V030000

Insufficiently Tightened Brake Caliper Bolts

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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

Product details

Product
Insufficiently Tightened Brake Caliper Bolts
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Double K Inc.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should 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.

View the official CPSC notice