ETI 14 Tre (1999) – 02V209000

Defect Description For Recall

On Certain Electric Trolley Buses, The Vertical Weld On Lower Spring Pad On The Rear Axle Can Fail.

Make Of Vehicle

ETI

Model Of Vehicle

14 TRE

Year

1999

Recall Campaign Number

02V209000

Component Description

Suspension

Effect Of Defect

The Rear Axle And Suspension Can Become Weak If All Welds Fail, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.

Fix Defect

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.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Electric Transit, Inc.

Start Of Manufacture

19980301

End Of Manufacture

19990831

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

57

Date Owners Notified

Initiated By

Odi

Responsible Manufacturer

Electric Transit, Inc.

Date Report Received

20020801

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard