| Make : ETI | Model : 14 TRE | Year : 1998 |
| Build Dates : 19970101 - 19981231 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 01V242000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: | Date Received by ODI: 20010731 | Date Added to Database: 20010731 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: ELECTRIC TRANSIT, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: ELECTRIC TRANSIT, INC. | ||
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| Component: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 54 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 41-PASSENGER ELECTRIC TRANSIT BUSES. FRAME CRACKS COULD DEVELOP ABOVE THE REAR AXLE. |
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Consequence:
IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE REAR DOORS MIGHT BIND, OR THAT ELECTRICAL WIRES OR HYDRAULIC LINES COULD CHAFE. |
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Remedy:
ONLY THE MIAMI VALLEY REGIONAL TRANSIT AUTHORITY IN DAYTON, OHIO IS INVOLVED. ELECTRIC TRANSIT REPRESENTATIVES ARE WORKING DIRECTLY WITH THE MIAMI VALLEY RTA. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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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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