Neoplan An460 1999

Model An460 made in 1999 by Neoplan got 4 recalls. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, engine and engine cooling and suspension.

Model 1999

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY
01V033007NEOPLAN USA CORP.from 02/01/1999 to 12/31/2000V (Vehicle)66904/27/2001ODINEOPLAN USA CORPORATION08/01/200108/01/2001
Defect SummaryVehicle description: transit buses equipped with vanner 60 series battery equalizers. the equalizer could fail to operate properly and cause malfunction of the battery charging system.
Consequence SummaryWithout fusing, the equalizer may melt, burn, or smoke, possibly resulting in a fire or a smoke filled bus, thus necessitating a passenger evacuation of the bus. the failure mode can cause operator distraction, and/or possible personal injury.
Corrective SummaryDealers will inspect the buses for certain equalizers by the date code. the affected equalizers will be replaced by vanner. 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 vanner at 1-800-227-6937 or neoplan at 1-719-336-3256.
NotesAlso contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - OTHER FUEL TYPES - TURBO-CHARGER
05V290000NEOPLAN USA CORPORATIONfrom 12/01/1998 to 04/30/1999V (Vehicle)465ODINEOPLAN USA CORPORATION06/14/200506/21/2005
Defect SummaryOn certain standard floor, low floor and articulated transit buses built with detroit diesel series 50 engines, the turbocharger compressor wheel can break, resulting in shaft imbalance and lubricating oil passes into the exhaust system.
Consequence SummaryThis can result in an engine compartment fire, possibly resulting in personal injuries.
Corrective SummaryNeoplan is working with detroit diesel to notify owners and have the repair performed on their vehicles. dealers will install an exhaust temperature sensor and reprogram the emc calibration. owners may contact neoplan at 719-336-3256 or detroit diesel at 313-592-3708.
NotesCustomers 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.
SUSPENSION
99V027001NEOPLAN USA CORP.from 12/01/1998 to 02/28/1999V (Vehicle)23802/02/1999MFRNEOPLAN USA CORPORATION02/25/199902/26/1999
Defect SummaryVehicle description: articulated transit buses. the rear section of the bus could become unstable at high speed if electric power is lost to the electronic control unit for the articulated stabilization system.
Consequence SummaryLoss of vehicle control could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will install an additional hydraulic safety-dampening unit to the bus articulation hydraulic system.
NotesOwner notification began february 2, 1999.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
99V242003NEOPLAN USA CORP.from 12/01/1998 to 01/31/1999V (Vehicle)319ODINEOPLAN USA CORPORATION04/05/200005/03/2000
Defect SummaryVehicle 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 SummaryThis 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 SummaryLift-u will replace the soft seat check valves.
NotesOwner 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).