2016–2017 Hometown Trolley Mainstreet, 2016–2017 Hometown Trolley Streetcar, 2016–2017 Hometown Trolley Villager Recall: In the affected seats, the seat belt buckle may be stuck in the locked…
NHTSA campaign 17V582000 · Seat Belts · filed Sep 20, 2017 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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."
The risk
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.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Hometown Trolley | Mainstreet | 2016, 2017 |
| Hometown Trolley | Streetcar | 2016, 2017 |
| Hometown Trolley | Villager | 2016, 2017 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 17V582000 (manufacturer number 17E035). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.