NHTSA vehicle safety data
1998 ETI 14 TRE Recalls & Complaints
The 1998 ETI 14 TRE has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of November 3, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 1998 ETI 14 TRE. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized ETI dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1998 ETI 14 TRE. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
ETI/SUSPENSION WELDS
NHTSA #02V209000 · Suspension · NHTSA notice
Reported August 1, 2002 · ELECTRIC TRANSIT, INC.
Potentially affected: 57 vehicles
Vehicles built March 1, 1998 – August 31, 1999 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation
Defect description
ON CERTAIN ELECTRIC TROLLEY BUSES, THE VERTICAL WELD ON LOWER SPRING PAD ON THE REAR AXLE CAN FAIL.
Safety consequence
THE REAR AXLE AND SUSPENSION CAN BECOME WEAK IF ALL WELDS FAIL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Manufacturer 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).
ETI/FRAME CRACKS
NHTSA #01V242000 · Structure — Frame and Members · NHTSA notice
Reported July 31, 2001 · ELECTRIC TRANSIT, INC.
Potentially affected: 54 vehicles
Vehicles built January 1, 1997 – December 31, 1998 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation
Defect description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 41-PASSENGER ELECTRIC TRANSIT BUSES. FRAME CRACKS COULD DEVELOP ABOVE THE REAR AXLE.
Safety consequence
IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE REAR DOORS MIGHT BIND, OR THAT ELECTRICAL WIRES OR HYDRAULIC LINES COULD CHAFE.
Manufacturer remedy
ONLY THE MIAMI VALLEY REGIONAL TRANSIT AUTHORITY IN DAYTON, OHIO IS INVOLVED. ELECTRIC TRANSIT REPRESENTATIVES ARE WORKING DIRECTLY WITH THE MIAMI VALLEY RTA.
ETI/SUSPENSION
NHTSA #00V417000 · Suspension · NHTSA notice
Reported December 12, 2000 · ELECTRIC TRANSIT, INC.
Potentially affected: 54 vehicles
Defect description
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.
Manufacturer 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.
Other ETI 14 TRE model years
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