Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 01V242000

Structure: frame and members

ELECTRIC TRANSIT, INC. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2001-07-31.

Recall campaignNHTSA 01V242000

Structure: frame and members

Component
Structure: frame and members
Manufacturer
ELECTRIC TRANSIT, INC.
Vehicles affected
54
Reported to NHTSA
2001-07-31

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 41-PASSENGER ELECTRIC TRANSIT BUSES. FRAME CRACKS COULD DEVELOP ABOVE THE REAR AXLE.

Safety risk

IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE REAR DOORS MIGHT BIND, OR THAT ELECTRICAL WIRES OR HYDRAULIC LINES COULD CHAFE.

Manufacturer remedy

ONLY THE MIAMI VALLEY REGIONAL TRANSIT AUTHORITY IN DAYTON, OHIO IS INVOLVED. ELECTRIC TRANSIT REPRESENTATIVES ARE WORKING DIRECTLY WITH THE MIAMI VALLEY RTA.

Scope of coverage

2 model years across 1 models.

ModelYears on record
ETI 14 TRE1998 1997

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.