NHTSA Recall 00V417000: Suspension

ELECTRIC TRANSIT, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on December 12, 2000, covering an estimated 54 vehicles. It affects 1997–1998 Eti 14 Tre.

vehicles potentially affected

model affected

NHTSA campaign	00V417000
Component	SUSPENSION
Report received	December 12, 2000
Initiated by	Manufacturer

Defect

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.

Safety risk

Not provided.

Remedy

Electric transit/skoda representatives have inspected these vehicles and are working on the corrective action necessary.

Notes

Only the miami valley regional transit authority in dayton, ohio is involved. Electric transit/skoda representatives are working directly with the miami valley rta.

Vehicles covered by recall 00V417000

Make and model	Model years
Eti 14 Tre	1997, 1998

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.