2017 Hometown Trolley Streetcar | 2016 Hometown Trolley Mainstreet | 2016 Hometown Trolley Villager | 2017 Hometown Trolley Villager | 2017 Hometown Trolley Mainstreet | 2016 Hometown Trolley Streetcar — Seat belts: front: buckle assembly
Published September 22, 2017 · Recall initiated: September 20, 2017
Summary
NHTSA records recall 17V582000, published September 22, 2017 and initiated September 20, 2017. Recalling firm: Double K Inc.; 2017 Hometown Trolley Streetcar | 2016 Hometown Trolley Mainstreet | 2016 Hometown Trolley Villager | 2017 Hometown Trolley Villager | 2017 Hometown Trolley Mainstreet | 2016 Hometown Trolley Streetcar — Seat belts: front: buckle assembly.
What's the hazard
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 to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- HOMETOWN TROLLEY
- Model
- STREETCAR
- Manufacturer
- Double K Inc.
- Lot
- 2017 HOMETOWN TROLLEY STREETCAR | 2016 HOMETOWN TROLLEY MAINSTREET | 2016 HOMETOWN TROLLEY VILLAGER | 2017 HOMETOWN TROLLEY VILLAGER | 2017 HOMETOWN TROLLEY MAINSTREET | 2016 HOMETOWN TROLLEY STREETCAR
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2017 Hometown Trolley Streetcar | 2016 Hometown Trolley Mainstreet | 2016 Hometown Trolley Villager | 2017 Hometown Trolley Villager | 2017 Hometown Trolley Mainstreet | 2016 Hometown Trolley Streetcar — Seat belts: front: buckle assembly recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 17V582000 on September 22, 2017. Reported hazard: 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 should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: HOMETOWN TROLLEY. Model: STREETCAR.