Recall 03V106000: Electric transit, inc.

Report received

Mar 20, 2003

Manufacturer

Electric transit, inc.

Potentially affected

40vehicles

Model years

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Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

On certain electric trolley buses, cracks are located on the rear axle at the lower spring pad.

Possible 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.