Neoplan An460 2000
Model An460 made in 2000 by Neoplan got 3 recalls. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, engine and engine cooling and service brakes, air.
Model 2000
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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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | ||||||||||||||||
01V033007 | NEOPLAN USA CORP. | from 02/01/1999 to 12/31/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 669 | 04/27/2001 | ODI | NEOPLAN USA CORPORATION | 08/01/2001 | 08/01/2001 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Vehicle 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 Summary | Without 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 Summary | Dealers 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. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Also 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 | ||||||||||||||||
05V290000 | NEOPLAN USA CORPORATION | from 12/01/1999 to 09/30/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 465 | ODI | NEOPLAN USA CORPORATION | 06/14/2005 | 06/21/2005 | ||||||||
Defect Summary | On 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 Summary | This can result in an engine compartment fire, possibly resulting in personal injuries. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Neoplan 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. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | 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. | |||||||||||||||
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | ||||||||||||||||
01V059004 | NEOPLAN USA CORP. | from 11/01/1999 to 06/30/2001 | V (Vehicle) | 223 | 07/16/2001 | MFR | NEOPLAN USA CORPORATION | 08/01/2001 | 08/01/2001 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Vehicle description: transit buses equipped with arvinmeritor w-series air-actuated brake cam rollers. these rollers were installed as original equipment and also sold as replacement parts. the affected brake rollers may fracture if subjected to high application loadings. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | If one or more of the affected brake rollers fracture, proper brake application could be compromised, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Arvinmeritor is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. dealers will inspect brake rollers and replace them if necessary. 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 arvinmeritor at 1-859-525-3361. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). |