2008 Hometown Trolley Villager | 2009 Hometown Trolley Villager | 2010 Hometown Trolley Villager | 2011 Hometown Trolley Villager | 2012 Hometown Trolley Villager | 2013 Hometown Trolley Villager | 2014 Hometown Trolley Villager — Equipment adaptive/mobility
Published December 2, 2014 · Recall initiated: December 2, 2014
Summary
NHTSA records recall 14V766000, published December 2, 2014. Recalling firm: Double K Inc.; 2008 Hometown Trolley Villager | 2009 Hometown Trolley Villager | 2010 Hometown Trolley Villager | 2011 Hometown Trolley Villager | 2012 Hometown Trolley Villager | 2013 Hometown Trolley Villager | 2014 Hometown Trolley Villager — Equipment adaptive/mobility.
What's the hazard
Double K Inc. (Double K) is recalling certain Hometown Trolley Villager transit buses manufactured August 15, 2008, to May 24, 2014. The affected vehicles are equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon Corporation. The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack.
What to do
Double K will notify owners to take buses to a Ricon dealer or service center who will install supplemental platform support bumpers. Any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge. Owners may contact Double K customer service at 1-715-478-5090. Owners may contact Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884.
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Recall details
- Brand
- HOMETOWN TROLLEY
- Model
- VILLAGER
- Manufacturer
- Double K Inc.
- Lot
- 2008 HOMETOWN TROLLEY VILLAGER | 2009 HOMETOWN TROLLEY VILLAGER | 2010 HOMETOWN TROLLEY VILLAGER | 2011 HOMETOWN TROLLEY VILLAGER | 2012 HOMETOWN TROLLEY VILLAGER | 2013 HOMETOWN TROLLEY VILLAGER | 2014 HOMETOWN TROLLEY VILLAGER
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2008 Hometown Trolley Villager | 2009 Hometown Trolley Villager | 2010 Hometown Trolley Villager | 2011 Hometown Trolley Villager | 2012 Hometown Trolley Villager | 2013 Hometown Trolley Villager | 2014 Hometown Trolley Villager — Equipment adaptive/mobility recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 14V766000 on December 2, 2014. Reported hazard: Double K Inc. (Double K) is recalling certain Hometown Trolley Villager transit buses manufactured August 15, 2008, to May 24, 2014. The affected vehicles are equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon Corporation. The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack.
What should I do if I have this product?
Double K will notify owners to take buses to a Ricon dealer or service center who will install supplemental platform support bumpers. Any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge. Owners may contact Double K customer service at 1-715-478-5090. Owners may contact Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: HOMETOWN TROLLEY. Model: VILLAGER.