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
makesAndModels2016-2017 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.