Recall 01V242000
Structure › Frame And Members — Eti · reported 31 Jul 2001 · 54 vehicles potentially affected
What's wrong
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.
The fix
ONLY THE MIAMI VALLEY REGIONAL TRANSIT AUTHORITY IN DAYTON, OHIO IS INVOLVED. ELECTRIC TRANSIT REPRESENTATIVES ARE WORKING DIRECTLY WITH THE MIAMI VALLEY RTA.
Vehicles covered by this recall
Whether a particular car is affected and still unrepaired depends on its VIN — a model year being listed does not mean every car of that year is included. Check any VIN free on CarLogs, or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Is this car's recall fixed?
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, for the life of the vehicle. A CarLogs report shows the recall status for a specific VIN as reported by the manufacturer — whether it's open or repaired, and whether the fix is available yet.
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