Recall
Eti 14trsf — 03V106000
NHTSA ID
03V106000
Make
Eti
Model
14trsf
Years Affected
1999
Recall Date
2003-03-20
Component
SUSPENSION:REAR
Units Affected
40
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
ON CERTAIN ELECTRIC TROLLEY BUSES, CRACKS ARE LOCATED ON THE REAR AXLE AT THE LOWER SPRING PAD.
Consequence
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.