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NHTSARecalled Mar 20, 2003 · #03V106000

ETI/AXLE CRACKS

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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

Product details

Product
ETI/AXLE CRACKS
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
ELECTRIC TRANSIT, INC.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice