Recall 19V030 affects 5 2017-2019 Hometown Trolley Streetcar, Villager, and Mainstreet buses for loose brake caliper bolts. Free repair at any franchised Hometown Trolley dealer.
Hometown Trolley is recalling 5 2017-2019 Streetcar, Villager, and Mainstreet trackless trolley buses because brake caliper mounting bolts on Freightliner chassis with air disc brakes were not tightened enough and can loosen. Loose caliper bolts can reduce braking effectiveness and increase crash risk; Hometown Trolley dealers will complete the repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The air disc brake caliper on 2017-2019 Hometown Trolley Streetcar, Villager, and Mainstreet buses is the clamp that turns brake-system air pressure into stopping force at the wheel. When the driver applies the brakes, the caliper squeezes the brake pads against the disc. Its mounting bolts hold that caliper in the correct position on the axle, so the pads stay aligned with the disc.
On affected buses, those caliper mounting bolts were not tightened enough during assembly of certain air disc brakes at the York Manufacturing Plant. A bolt that starts below the required torque can loosen as the bus is driven. If the bolts loosen or fall out, the caliper no longer stays firmly mounted, and braking force at that wheel is no longer controlled the way the system was designed.
The filing does not identify a warning sign before failure. There is no warning sign before failure, so a driver should not rely on noise, pedal feel, or a dashboard light to know that the bolts have loosened.
Who's affected?
Spans Streetcar, Villager, and Mainstreet models across 2017, 2018, and 2019, all tied to the same brake system component.
| 2017 Hometown Trolley Streetcar | brake system |
|---|---|
| 2018 Hometown Trolley Villager | brake system |
| 2018 Hometown Trolley Mainstreet | brake system |
| 2019 Hometown Trolley Streetcar | brake system |
| 2018 Hometown Trolley Streetcar | brake system |
| 2019 Hometown Trolley Villager | brake system |
| 2017 Hometown Trolley Mainstreet | brake system |
| 2019 Hometown Trolley Mainstreet | brake system |
| 2017 Hometown Trolley Villager | brake system |
| Units affected | 5 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
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 weaken braking and increase the risk of a crash. If your VIN is included, avoid hard driving, leave extra stopping room, and schedule the bolt inspection and tightening soon. Repair is free at any franchised Hometown Trolley dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2017-2019 Hometown Trolley Streetcar, Villager, or Mainstreet is included in this recall.
- Contact a Hometown Trolley service contact to schedule the free brake-caliper bolt inspection and tightening.
- Ask that the brake caliper mounting bolts be checked and tightened, since loose bolts can reduce brake effectiveness.
- Bring the recall notice if you have it. If not, reference recall number 19V030 when you call.
- Drive cautiously until the repair is complete. Leave extra following distance and avoid hard braking when possible.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Hometown Trolley technician checks the brake caliper mounting bolts on the DTNA Freightliner chassis and tightens them to the required specification. The work addresses bolts that were not tightened enough during build and can loosen in service. The recall repair is free, including the inspection and any tightening needed. Ask the service desk to confirm that campaign 19V030 is closed on your VIN before the vehicle returns to service.
Timeline
| January 11, 2019 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| January 25, 2019 | Dealer notification began |
| January 25, 2019 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| February 15, 2019 | Dealer notification ended |
| April 5, 2019 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 19V030?
Recall 19V030 covers 5 2017-2019 Hometown Trolley Streetcar, Villager, and Mainstreet trackless trolley buses built on a DTNA Freightliner chassis with air disc brakes. The brake caliper mounting bolts were insufficiently tightened and can loosen, reducing braking effectiveness.
What should I do if my 2017-2019 Hometown Trolley Streetcar, Villager, or Mainstreet is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trolley bus is included in recall 19V030. If it is, contact a DTNA dealer to schedule the brake caliper mounting bolt inspection and tightening. Reference recall number 19V030 and Hometown Trolley recall number F772A-K when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the recall repair at no cost, and the remedy for 19V030 is available. A DTNA dealer checks the air disc brake caliper mounting bolts and tightens them for free.
What is the safety risk?
Loose brake caliper mounting bolts can reduce brake effectiveness and increase crash risk. If your VIN is included, arrange the free dealer repair before the vehicle stays in service. The repair path is an inspection and tightening of the affected air disc brake caliper mounting bolts.
When did the recall repair become available?
The recall repair began April 5, 2019. That means the remedy is already open for affected 2017-2019 Hometown Trolley Streetcar, Villager, and Mainstreet buses. Contact a DTNA dealer for the free brake caliper mounting bolt inspection and tightening.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/19V030000 |
|---|---|
| Hometown Trolley customer service | 1-715-478-5095 |
| NHTSA recall # | 19V030 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 19V030000 |
Source documents
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Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF) - Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 25, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →