ETI 14TRSF 1999: SUSPENSION:REAR
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 03V106000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| ETI | 14TRSF | 1999 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2003-06-01 | 2003-03-20 | 2003-03-21 |
Manufacturers Involved: ELECTRIC TRANSIT, INC.
Component: SUSPENSION:REAR
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 40
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
ON CERTAIN ELECTRIC TROLLEY BUSES, CRACKS ARE LOCATED ON THE REAR AXLE AT THE LOWER SPRING PAD.
THE REAR AXLE AND SUSPENSION CAN BECOME WEAK IF ALL WELDS FAIL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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.
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
