Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 03V106000

Suspension: rear

ELECTRIC TRANSIT, INC. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2003-03-20.

Recall campaignNHTSA 03V106000

Suspension: rear

Component
Suspension: rear
Manufacturer
ELECTRIC TRANSIT, INC.
Vehicles affected
40
Reported to NHTSA
2003-03-20
Owners notified
2003-06-01

Defect description

ON CERTAIN ELECTRIC TROLLEY BUSES, CRACKS ARE LOCATED ON THE REAR AXLE AT THE LOWER SPRING PAD.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer remedy

REINFORCEMENT CORNER SPACERS AND BRACKETS WILL BE INSTALLED AND ALL WELDS RE-DONE. ETI IS REPAIRING ALL 40 BUSES ON SITE AT MUNI IN SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT ETI AT 1-410-628-3472.

Notes

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

Scope of coverage

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
ETI 14TRSF1999

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.