NHTSA Recall 19V029000: Caliper (service brakes)
Double K Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 5 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Hometown Trolley Mainstreet.
| NHTSA campaign | 19V029000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | FL794A-V |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR › DISC › CALIPER |
| Report received | January 11, 2019 |
| Owner notification | January 11, 2019 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety 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 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.
Vehicles covered by recall 19V029000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Hometown Trolley Mainstreet | 2017, 2018 |
| Hometown Trolley Streetcar | 2017, 2018 |
| Hometown Trolley Villager | 2017, 2018 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.