ETI 1999 Suspension recall
Recalled March 20, 2003 · NHTSA recall 03V106000 · ETI
Hazard
THE REAR AXLE AND SUSPENSION CAN BECOME WEAK IF ALL WELDS FAIL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
REINFORCEMENT CORNER SPACERS AND BRACKETS WILL BE INSTALLED AND ALL WELDS RE-DONE. ETI IS REPAIRING ALL 40 BUSES ON SITE AT MUNI IN SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT ETI AT 1-410-628-3472.
Units
40 units
Description
ON CERTAIN ELECTRIC TROLLEY BUSES, CRACKS ARE LOCATED ON THE REAR AXLE AT THE LOWER SPRING PAD.
What to do
REINFORCEMENT CORNER SPACERS AND BRACKETS WILL BE INSTALLED AND ALL WELDS RE-DONE. ETI IS REPAIRING ALL 40 BUSES ON SITE AT MUNI IN SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT ETI AT 1-410-628-3472.
Product
ETI 14TRSF
Manufacturer(s)
ELECTRIC TRANSIT, INC.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →