NHTSA recall 02V209000
Suspension
Eti 14 Tre
Reported Aug 1, 200257 vehicles affectedELECTRIC TRANSIT, INC.Built Mar 1, 1998 – Aug 31, 1999
The defect
On certain electric trolley buses, the vertical weld on lower spring pad on the rear axle can fail.
The risk
The rear axle and suspension can become weak if all welds fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
The 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.