| Make : ETI | Model : 14TRSF | Year : 1999 |
| Build Dates : - | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 03V106000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20030601 | Date Received by ODI: 20030320 | Date Added to Database: 20030321 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: ELECTRIC TRANSIT, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: ELECTRIC TRANSIT, INC. | ||
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| Component: SUSPENSION:REAR | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 40 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON CERTAIN ELECTRIC TROLLEY BUSES, CRACKS ARE LOCATED ON THE REAR AXLE AT THE LOWER SPRING PAD. |
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Consequence:
THE REAR AXLE AND SUSPENSION CAN BECOME WEAK IF ALL WELDS FAIL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
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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. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
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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). |
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