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NHTSARecalled Aug 1, 2002 · #02V209000

ETI/SUSPENSION WELDS

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

ON CERTAIN ELECTRIC TROLLEY BUSES, THE VERTICAL WELD ON LOWER SPRING PAD ON THE REAR AXLE CAN FAIL. THE REAR AXLE AND SUSPENSION CAN BECOME WEAK IF ALL WELDS FAIL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Product details

Product
ETI/SUSPENSION WELDS
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
ELECTRIC TRANSIT, INC.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice