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NHTSA Recall 01V242000: Frame and members (structure)

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

54
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
NHTSA campaign01V242000
ComponentSTRUCTURE › FRAME AND MEMBERS
Report receivedJuly 31, 2001
Initiated byNHTSA Office of Defects Investigation

Defect

Vehicle description: 41-passenger electric transit buses. Frame cracks could develop above the rear axle.

Safety risk

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.

Vehicles covered by recall 01V242000

Make and modelModel years
Eti 14 Tre1997, 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.