HOMETOWN TROLLEY VILLAGER 2017: SEAT BELTS

General Information

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

Summary

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."

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

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.