HOMETOWN TROLLEY VILLAGER 2017: SEAT BELTS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V582000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| HOMETOWN TROLLEY | VILLAGER | 2017 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2017-11-10 | 2017-09-20 | 2017-09-22 |
Production Dates: 2016-12-01 - 2017-06-30
Manufacturers Involved: Double K Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 17E035
Component: SEAT BELTS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 16
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Double K Inc. "Double K" is recalling certain 2016-2017 Hometown Trolley Villager, Mainstreet, and Streetcar trackless trolley buses, equipped with Recaro Commercial Bus Driver Seats, models Ergo R, Ergo D, AM71, AM72 and AM80. In the affected seats, the seat belt buckle may be stuck in the locked position, preventing the seat belt tongue from being able to be inserted and locked. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard "FMVSS" number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
If the seat belt cannot be latched, the bus may be operated without the seat belt being used, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Double K will notify owners, and dealers will replace the buckle housings, free of charge. The recall began on November 10, 2017. Owners may contact Recaro customer service at 1-248-364-3818 or Double K customer service at 1-715-478-5090. Double K's number for this recall is 17E035.
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.
