1998 Eti 14 TRE recalls

NHTSA lists 3 model-level recall records for this year, make, and model. These records may apply to your vehicle; confirm your specific VIN with NHTSA or the manufacturer.

Recall records

Suspension12/12/200000V417000

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 41-PASSENGER ELECTRIC TROLLEY BUSES SOLD TO THE MIAMI VALLEY REGIONAL TRANSIT AUTHORITY (RTA), DAYTON, OHIO. A CROSS-ROD BRACKET LOCATED IN THE SUSPENSION SYSTEM CAN FAIL. NO OTHER CUSTOMERS ARE INVOLVED.

Remedy

ELECTRIC TRANSIT/SKODA REPRESENTATIVES HAVE INSPECTED THESE VEHICLES AND ARE WORKING ON THE CORRECTIVE ACTION NECESSARY.

ONLY THE MIAMI VALLEY REGIONAL TRANSIT AUTHORITY IN DAYTON, OHIO IS INVOLVED. ELECTRIC TRANSIT/SKODA REPRESENTATIVES ARE WORKING DIRECTLY WITH THE MIAMI VALLEY RTA.

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Suspension08/01/200202V209000

ON CERTAIN ELECTRIC TROLLEY BUSES, THE VERTICAL WELD ON LOWER SPRING PAD ON THE REAR AXLE CAN FAIL.

Consequence

THE REAR AXLE AND SUSPENSION CAN BECOME WEAK IF ALL WELDS FAIL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

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.

ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

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Structure: Frame and members07/31/200101V242000

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 41-PASSENGER ELECTRIC TRANSIT BUSES. FRAME CRACKS COULD DEVELOP ABOVE THE REAR AXLE.

Consequence

IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE REAR DOORS MIGHT BIND, OR THAT ELECTRICAL WIRES OR HYDRAULIC LINES COULD CHAFE.

Remedy

ONLY THE MIAMI VALLEY REGIONAL TRANSIT AUTHORITY IN DAYTON, OHIO IS INVOLVED. ELECTRIC TRANSIT REPRESENTATIVES ARE WORKING DIRECTLY WITH THE MIAMI VALLEY RTA.

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