| Make : ETI | Model : 14 TRE | Year : 1998 |
| Build Dates : 19980301 - 19990831 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 02V209000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: | Date Received by ODI: 20020801 | Date Added to Database: 20020809 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: ELECTRIC TRANSIT, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: ELECTRIC TRANSIT, INC. | ||
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| Component: SUSPENSION | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 57 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON CERTAIN ELECTRIC TROLLEY BUSES, THE VERTICAL WELD ON LOWER SPRING PAD ON THE REAR AXLE CAN FAIL. |
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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:
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. |
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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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