Structure: frame and membersRecall 01V-242 · 1997–1998 Eti 14 TRE
ELECTRIC TRANSIT, INC. recall 01V-242 covers 54 1997–1998 Eti 14 TRE for a structure: frame and members problem, reported to NHTSA on July 31, 2001.
Source: NHTSA recall 01V242000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 41-PASSENGER ELECTRIC TRANSIT BUSES. FRAME CRACKS COULD DEVELOP ABOVE THE REAR AXLE.
The risk
IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE REAR DOORS MIGHT BIND, OR THAT ELECTRICAL WIRES OR HYDRAULIC LINES COULD CHAFE.
The fix
ONLY THE MIAMI VALLEY REGIONAL TRANSIT AUTHORITY IN DAYTON, OHIO IS INVOLVED. ELECTRIC TRANSIT 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.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 1, 1997 to December 31, 1998. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.
The investigation behind this recall
- REAR FRAME CRACKSNHTSA