SuspensionRecall 00V-417 · 1997–1998 Eti 14 TRE

ELECTRIC TRANSIT, INC. recall 00V-417 covers 54 1997–1998 Eti 14 TRE for a suspension problem, reported to NHTSA on December 12, 2000.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected541 model

ReportedDec 12, 2000Owner notice date not listed

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 00V417000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 41-PASSENGER ELECTRIC TROLLEY BUSES SOLD TO THE MIAMI VALLEY REGIONAL TRANSIT AUTHORITY (RTA), DAYTON, OHIO. A CROSS-ROD BRACKET LOCATED IN THE SUSPENSION SYSTEM CAN FAIL. NO OTHER CUSTOMERS ARE INVOLVED.

What to do

The fix

ELECTRIC TRANSIT/SKODA REPRESENTATIVES HAVE INSPECTED THESE VEHICLES AND ARE WORKING ON THE CORRECTIVE ACTION NECESSARY.

ONLY THE MIAMI VALLEY REGIONAL TRANSIT AUTHORITY IN DAYTON, OHIO IS INVOLVED. ELECTRIC TRANSIT/SKODA REPRESENTATIVES ARE WORKING DIRECTLY WITH THE MIAMI VALLEY RTA.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Eti 14 TRE1997, 1998