Recall 19V029 affects 5 2017-2018 Hometown Trolley Streetcar, Mainstreet, and Villager buses for loose brake caliper bolts. Repair is free at a DTNA dealer.
Hometown Trolley is recalling 5 2017-2018 Streetcar, Mainstreet, and Villager trackless trolley buses because the brake caliper mounting bolts were not tightened enough. Loose bolts can reduce brake effectiveness and increase crash risk, and Hometown Trolley dealers will complete the free repair.
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What's wrong?
On 2017-2018 Hometown Trolley Streetcar, Mainstreet, and Villager trackless trolley buses, the brake caliper is the metal clamp at the wheel brake. When the driver presses the brake pedal, the air brake system applies force through the caliper so the brake pads squeeze the rotor and slow the bus. The caliper has to stay firmly mounted for that clamping force to go where it belongs.
In this recall, the caliper mounting bolts on the Freightliner chassis were not tightened enough. Those bolts hold the caliper in position. If the bolts loosen further, the caliper can shift instead of staying fixed against the rotor, leaving the brake hardware out of its designed position.
There is no warning sign before failure. Do not wait for a dashboard light, brake noise, or a clear change in pedal feel before treating this as a brake-system repair issue.
Who's affected?
Spans Streetcar, Mainstreet, and Villager buses across the 2017 and 2018 model years.
| 2017 Hometown Trolley Streetcar | brake system |
|---|---|
| 2018 Hometown Trolley Mainstreet | brake system |
| 2018 Hometown Trolley Streetcar | brake system |
| 2018 Hometown Trolley Villager | brake system |
| 2017 Hometown Trolley Mainstreet | brake system |
| 2017 Hometown Trolley Villager | brake system |
| Units affected | 5 |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific bus is included.
What's the safety risk?
Loose brake caliper mounting bolts can reduce braking effectiveness and increase the risk of a crash. Drive cautiously and schedule the bolt check and tightening soon. Repair is free at any franchised Hometown Trolley dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2017-2018 Hometown Trolley Streetcar, Mainstreet, or Villager is included in this recall.
- Contact a DTNA dealer to schedule the free brake-caliper-bolt check and tightening that fixes the loose-bolt risk.
- Bring the recall notice if Hometown Trolley sent one. If not, reference recall number 19V029 when you call.
- Drive cautiously until the repair is complete. Leave extra stopping distance and avoid hard braking.
- Call Hometown Trolley customer service at 1-715-478-5095 with questions about the recall.
What happens at the repair
At the DTNA dealer, the technician checks the brake caliper mounting bolts on the Freightliner chassis and tightens them to the required specification. The recall repair is free, with parts and labor covered under campaign 19V029. Double K has a general reimbursement plan on file, so owners who already paid for a related brake caliper bolt repair should contact Double K customer service and ask how to submit repair documentation under the manufacturer's standard reimbursement plan.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| January 11, 2019 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| January 11, 2019 | Owner notification mailed |
| January 25, 2019 | Dealer notification began |
| February 15, 2019 | Dealer notification ended |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 19V029?
Recall 19V029 covers 5 2017-2018 Hometown Trolley Streetcar, Mainstreet, and Villager trackless trolley buses with brake caliper mounting bolts that were not tightened enough. Loose bolts can reduce brake effectiveness and raise crash risk. A DTNA dealer will check and tighten the bolts for free.
What should I do if my 2017-2018 Hometown Trolley Streetcar, Mainstreet, or Villager is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trolley bus is included in recall 19V029. If it is, contact a DTNA dealer to schedule the brake caliper bolt inspection and tightening. Reference recall number 19V029 and Hometown Trolley recall FL794A-V when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. For this recall, a DTNA dealer will check and tighten the brake caliper mounting bolts free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is reduced braking effectiveness. If the brake caliper mounting bolts loosen, the brake system cannot perform as intended, which raises crash risk. Until the repair is complete, have the vehicle inspected by a DTNA dealer and follow any service instructions they give you.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/19V029000 |
|---|---|
| Hometown Trolley customer service | 1-715-478-5095 |
| NHTSA recall # | 19V029 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 19V029000 |
Source documents
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Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF) - Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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