DOUBLE K VILLAGER 2017: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER
| Make : DOUBLE K | Model : VILLAGER | Year : 2017 |
| Build Dates : 2017-01-03 - 2017-10-31 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 19V030000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2019-04-05 | Date Received by ODI: 2019-01-11 | Date Added to Database: 2019-01-31 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Double K Inc. | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL772A-K | ||
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 5 | ||
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Summary:
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. |
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Consequence:
Loose brake caliper mounting bolts can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash. |
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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. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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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. |
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