Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 02V209000

Suspension

ELECTRIC TRANSIT, INC. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2002-08-01.

Recall campaignNHTSA 02V209000

Suspension

Component
Suspension
Manufacturer
ELECTRIC TRANSIT, INC.
Vehicles affected
57
Reported to NHTSA
2002-08-01

Defect description

ON CERTAIN ELECTRIC TROLLEY BUSES, THE VERTICAL WELD ON LOWER SPRING PAD ON THE REAR AXLE CAN FAIL.

Safety risk

THE REAR AXLE AND SUSPENSION CAN BECOME WEAK IF ALL WELDS FAIL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL "CORNER SPACES" BETWEEN THE SADDLE BRACKET AND THE LOWER SPRING PADS. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING SEPTEMBER 2002. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT ETI AT 1-410-638-3472.

Notes

ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Scope of coverage

2 model years across 1 models.

ModelYears on record
ETI 14 TRE1999 1998

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.