Hometown Trolley recall: Seat belts
What is wrong
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."
What could happen
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.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Hometown Trolley Mainstreet 2016–2017
- Hometown Trolley Streetcar 2016–2017
- Hometown Trolley Villager 2016–2017
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 17V582000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Double K Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Sep 20, 2017
- Owners notified
- Nov 10, 2017
- Vehicles or items affected
- 16
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Dec 1, 2016 to Jun 30, 2017
- Part
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly; Seat belts
- Maker's own recall number
- 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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Hometown Trolley recall: Service brakes, air Jan 11, 2019
- Hometown Trolley recall: Service brakes, air Jan 11, 2019
- Hometown Trolley recall: Equipment adaptive/mobility Dec 2, 2014
- Double K / Hometown Trolley recall: Electrical system Apr 17, 2014
- Double K / Hometown Trolley recall: Equipment adaptive/mobility Jul 19, 2012
- Double K / Hometown Trolley recall: Equipment Nov 15, 2011
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.