ETI 14 TRE 1999: SUSPENSION
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 02V209000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| ETI | 14 TRE | 1999 |
| Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database | |
| 2002-08-01 | 2002-08-09 |
Production Dates: 1998-03-01 - 1999-08-31
Manufacturers Involved: ELECTRIC TRANSIT, INC.
Component: SUSPENSION
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 57
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
ON CERTAIN ELECTRIC TROLLEY BUSES, THE VERTICAL WELD ON LOWER SPRING PAD ON THE REAR AXLE CAN FAIL.
THE REAR AXLE AND SUSPENSION CAN BECOME WEAK IF ALL WELDS FAIL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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.
ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
