Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Electric Trolley Buses, Cracks Are Located On The Rear Axle At The Lower Spring Pad.
Make Of Vehicle
ETI
Model Of Vehicle
14TRSF
Year
1999
Recall Campaign Number
03V106000
Component Description
Suspension:Rear
Effect Of Defect
The Rear Axle And Suspension Can Become Weak If All Welds Fail, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Electric Transit, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
40
Date Owners Notified
20030601
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Electric Transit, Inc.
Date Report Received
20030320