Hometown Trolley recalls
7 NHTSA recall campaigns filed since 2000 that affect Hometown Trolley vehicles, newest first. Last verified Sep 13, 2026.
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- Jan 11, 2019Crash risk2017–2018 Hometown Trolley Mainstreet, 2017–2018 Hometown Trolley Streetcar, 2017–2018 Hometown Trolley Villager — Service Brakes, Air
Double K Inc. (Double K) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Hometown Trolley Villager, Mainstreet, and Steetcar trackless trolley buses, built on a Daimler trucks North America (DTNA) Freightliner chassis. The brake caliper mounting bolts may have been insufficiently tightened.
19V029000 · 5 units · Double K Inc.
- Jan 11, 2019Crash risk2017–2019 Hometown Trolley Mainstreet, 2017–2019 Hometown Trolley Streetcar, 2017–2019 Hometown Trolley Villager — Service Brakes, Air
Double K, Inc is recalling certain 2017-2019 Hometown Trolley Villager, Mainstreet, and Streetcar trackless trolley buses, built on a Daimler trucks North America (DTNA) Freightliner chassis equipped with air disc brakes. The brake caliper mounting bolts on these vehicles may be insufficiently tightened, allowing the bolts to loosen.
19V030000 · 5 units · Double K Inc.
- Sep 20, 2017Crash risk2016–2017 Hometown Trolley Mainstreet, 2016–2017 Hometown Trolley Streetcar, 2016–2017 Hometown Trolley Villager — Seat Belts
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."
17V582000 · 16 units · Double K Inc.
- Dec 2, 2014Crash risk2008–2014 Hometown Trolley Villager — Equipment Adaptive/mobility
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.
14V766000 · 5 units · Double K Inc.
- Apr 17, 2014Fire risk2009–2010 Double K Mainstreet, 2009–2010 Hometown Trolley Villager — Electrical System
Double K, Inc. (Double K) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Hometown Trolley Villager and Mainstreet trolleys equipped with A&M Systems-brand electric door actuators. Voltage spikes may damage certain electrical components and electrical circuits within the actuator, causing the circuit board to develop high resistance.
14V209000 · 34 units · Double K Inc.
- Jul 19, 2012Crash risk2009 Double K Mainstreet, 2007 Double K Villager, 2008–2009 Hometown Trolley Villager — Equipment Adaptive/mobility
Double K is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 Hometown Trolley Villager and model year 2009 Hometown Trolley Mainstreet vehicles equipped with a Braun Vista-2 or Century-2 wheelchair lift. Over time and with frequent use, the roll stop latches on the outer barrier may become bent or misaligned.
12V344000 · 4 units · DOUBLE K INC.
- Nov 15, 2011Fire risk2008–2010 Double K Mainstreet, 2008–2010 Hometown Trolley Villager — Equipment
DOUBLE K (DBA HOMETOWN TROLLEY) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2010 VILLAGER AND MAINSTREET BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 2008 THOUGH DECEMBER 2010 AND EQUIPPED WITH CARRIER GENV EM-1 EVAPORATOR UNITS, CONTAINING A DELPHI PACK-CON III FUSE HOLDER IN AN ALLIED MOTION MOTOR ASSEMBLY. DUE TO TIME, TEMPERATURE, AND/OR VIBRATION, THE FUSE MAY LOOSEN IN THE FUSE HOLDER RESULTING IN HIGH RESISTANCE AND ARCING.
11V559000 · 68 units · DOUBLE K INC.