Neoplan An440lf

Model An440lf made by Neoplan got 1 recall. There was one recall concerning steering .

Model 2004

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
STEERING - LINKAGES - TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
05V068000NEOPLAN USA CORPORATIONfrom 07/12/2004 V (Vehicle)175ODINEOPLAN USA CORPORATION03/01/200503/03/2005
Defect SummaryOn certain transit buses equipped with arvinmeritor urresko tie rod clamps, heat treatment of clamps created a surface hardness that could lead to a fracture of the clamps.
Consequence SummaryIn the event of a crack, the clamps could break off affecting toe-in and alignment. the tie rod can come loose resulting in steering loss and a crash could occur without prior warning.
Corrective SummaryArvinmeritor is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. owners may contact arvinmeritor at 1-866-668-7221 or neoplan at 719-336-3256.
NotesNeoplan recall no. 08-314.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.