NHTSA vehicle safety data
1999 ETI 14Trsf Recalls & Complaints
The 1999 ETI 14Trsf has 1 NHTSA recall campaign on file as of November 3, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 1999 ETI 14Trsf. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized ETI dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1999 ETI 14Trsf. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
ETI/AXLE CRACKS
NHTSA #03V106000 · Suspension — Rear · NHTSA notice
Reported March 20, 2003 · ELECTRIC TRANSIT, INC.
Potentially affected: 40 vehicles
Owners notified June 1, 2003 · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation
Defect description
ON CERTAIN ELECTRIC TROLLEY BUSES, CRACKS ARE LOCATED ON THE REAR AXLE AT THE LOWER SPRING PAD.
Safety consequence
THE REAR AXLE AND SUSPENSION CAN BECOME WEAK IF ALL WELDS FAIL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Manufacturer 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).
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