SuspensionRecall 02V-209 · 1998–1999 Eti 14 TRE
ELECTRIC TRANSIT, INC. recall 02V-209 covers 57 1998–1999 Eti 14 TRE for a suspension problem, reported to NHTSA on August 1, 2002.
Source: NHTSA recall 02V209000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
ON CERTAIN ELECTRIC TROLLEY BUSES, THE VERTICAL WELD ON LOWER SPRING PAD ON THE REAR AXLE CAN FAIL.
The risk
THE REAR AXLE AND SUSPENSION CAN BECOME WEAK IF ALL WELDS FAIL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The fix
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.
ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
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 March 1, 1998 to August 31, 1999. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.
The investigation behind this recall
- REAR FRAME CRACKSNHTSA