Double K Inc. | NHTSA Recall #17V582000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 17V582000 by Double K Inc.. Affecting 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 Includes 16 affected units, Seat Belt Stuck in Locked Position/FMVSS 209, component: SEAT BELTS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

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

Defect Summary

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."

Corrective Action

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 Overview

NHTSA ID: 17V582000
Manufacturer: Double K Inc.
Report Received Date: 2017-09-20T00:00:00
Subject: Seat belt stuck in locked position/fmvss 209
Component: Seat Belts
Potentially Affected Units: 16

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 17E035
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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."
Consequence Summary: If the seat belt cannot be latched, the bus may be operated without the seat belt being used, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-eic3_kgya~9y5e
NHTSA ID: 17V582000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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