Neoplan An440 1997
Model An440 made in 1997 by Neoplan got 1 consumer complain as well as 3 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference to engine and engine cooling. . There were some recalls concerningfuel system, other and unknown or other.
Model 1997
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 98V298000 | NEOPLAN USA CORP. | from 05/18/1995 to 11/06/1997 | V (Vehicle) | 594 | 11/30/1998 | ODI | NEOPLAN USA CORPORATION | 11/19/1998 | 11/24/1998 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: transit coaches equipped with cummins l-10 engines and nelson catalysts and sold to los angeles, california transit authority. the catalyst can experience high temperatures, which could be caused from unburned methane igniting inside the catalyst brick. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition can result in extreme overheating of the catalyst and could cause ignition of surrounding combustibles in close proximity to the catalyst. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the vehicles for proper installation and positioning; increase the size of the fiberglass hole surrounding the tail pipe, remove a rubber air inlet boot that was too close to the catalyst; replace the flex pipe in the exhaust system; and add a blanket around the catalyst to provide added insulation. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification has began. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact neoplan at 1-719-336-3256.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | ||||||||||||||||
| 99V242003 | NEOPLAN USA CORP. | from 04/01/1998 to 10/31/1998 | V (Vehicle) | 319 | ODI | NEOPLAN USA CORPORATION | 04/05/2000 | 05/03/2000 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: transit buses. failure of a soft seat check valve in wheelchair lifts provided by lift-u, may allow the front and rear platform barriers to return to a horizontal position from the vertical position they are supposed to be locked in. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This could allow a mobility aid to roll off of the lift platform injuring its occupant. lift-u will replace the soft seat check valves. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Lift-u will replace the soft seat check valves. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification is being handled by lift-u. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact lift-u at 1-209-838-2400 or neoplan at 1-719-336-3256. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | ||||||||||||||||
| 03V254000 | NEOPLAN USA CORP. | from 06/01/1997 to 09/30/1997 | V (Vehicle) | 36 | MFR | NEOPLAN USA CORPORATION | 07/21/2003 | 07/22/2003 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain buses equipped with cummins electronic control modules on the c8.3g and l10g engines, the ecm does not have the ability to detect a throttle fail-safe engine shutdown command. this could result in an unanticipated, uncommanded open throttle condition without warning. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If this event occurs, the vehicle operator will not have control of the engine speed, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Cummins will notify the customers and replace the ecm. owners should contact cummins at 1-800-343-7357 or neoplan at 719-336-3256, ext. 476. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | |||
| 12/01/1997 | 1 | 02/01/1997 | |
| Extreme exothermic reaction in exhaust catalyst generated sufficient localized temperatures to ignite surrounding material, resulting in fire and damage to rear portion of transit bus. | |||