Does the 1997 ETI 14 TRE have any recalls?

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: structure, suspension. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 1997 ETI 14 TRE recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a ETI dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 1997 ETI 14 TRE?

0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1997 ETI 14 TRE recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1997 ETI 14 TRE. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your ETI been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A ETI dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

1997 ETI 14 TRE recalls, newest first

July 31, 2001NHTSA 01V24200054 vehicles potentially affected

Structure › Frame and members

Summary: 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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

December 12, 2000NHTSA 00V41700054 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension

Summary: 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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1997 ETI 14 TRE were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

Other ETI 14 TRE years

Most recalled 1997 vehicles

1997 Ford F-150 (25 recalls)
1997 Honda Civic (16 recalls)
1997 Honda Accord (15 recalls)
1997 Dodge Caravan (14 recalls)
1997 Chevrolet Cavalier (13 recalls)

All of 1997’s most recalled vehicles

Questions

Does the 1997 ETI 14 TRE have any recalls?: 2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: structure, suspension. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1997 ETI 14 TRE recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a ETI dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1997 ETI 14 TRE?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.