1997–1998 Eti 14 Tre Recall: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 41-PASSENGER ELECTRIC TRANSIT BUSES
NHTSA campaign 01V242000 · Structure · filed Jul 31, 2001 · verified Jul 30, 2026
Units reported
54
Manufacturer
ELECTRIC TRANSIT, INC.
Risk
Safety
Owner letters
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The defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 41-PASSENGER ELECTRIC TRANSIT BUSES. FRAME CRACKS COULD DEVELOP ABOVE THE REAR AXLE.
The risk
IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE REAR DOORS MIGHT BIND, OR THAT ELECTRICAL WIRES OR HYDRAULIC LINES COULD CHAFE.
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Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
ONLY THE MIAMI VALLEY REGIONAL TRANSIT AUTHORITY IN DAYTON, OHIO IS INVOLVED. ELECTRIC TRANSIT REPRESENTATIVES ARE WORKING DIRECTLY WITH THE MIAMI VALLEY RTA.
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 01V242000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.