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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 17V582000

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

Published September 22, 2017 · Recall initiated: September 20, 2017

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.

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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