NHTSA recall campaign
01V242000
ManufacturerELECTRIC TRANSIT, INC.Reported2001-07-31Affected54 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 41-PASSENGER ELECTRIC TRANSIT BUSES. FRAME CRACKS COULD DEVELOP ABOVE THE REAR AXLE.
Risk
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.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →