Vehicle recall 02V209000 · August 1, 2002
1998-1999 ETI 14 TRE
On certain electric trolley buses, the vertical weld on lower spring pad on the rear axle can fail.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain electric trolley buses, the vertical weld on lower spring pad on the rear axle can fail.
- Consequence
- The rear axle and suspension can become weak if all welds fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 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.
- Notes
- Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 02V209000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 1, 2002
- Filed by
- ELECTRIC TRANSIT, INC.
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 57
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Suspension
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- ETI 14 TRE (1998-1999): 1999, 1998
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