NHTSA Recall 03V106000: Suspension: rear
ELECTRIC TRANSIT, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 40 vehicles. It affects 1999 Eti 14TRSF.
| NHTSA campaign | 03V106000 |
|---|---|
| Component | SUSPENSION › REAR |
| Report received | March 20, 2003 |
| Owner notification | June 1, 2003 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
On certain electric trolley buses, cracks are located on the rear axle at the lower spring pad.
Safety 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).
Vehicles covered by recall 03V106000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Eti 14TRSF | 1999 |
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.