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ETI 14TRSF Recall 03V106: Suspension:Rear

NHTSA campaign 03V106, reported March 20, 2003, 40 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 03V106ELECTRIC TRANSIT, INC.
Component
SUSPENSION:REAR
Problem
ON CERTAIN ELECTRIC TROLLEY BUSES, CRACKS ARE LOCATED ON THE REAR AXLE AT THE LOWER SPRING PAD.
Risk
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.
Notes
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Affected vehicles

ETI 14TRSF1999