Neoplan Buses 1990
Model Buses made in 1990 by Neoplan got 2 investigations as well as 1 recall. The car had some investigations: seats and steering. There was one recall concerning steering .
Model 1990
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 | |||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | ||||||||||||||||
94V156000 | NEOPLAN USA CORP. | V (Vehicle) | 1092 | 08/18/1994 | ODI | NEOPLAN USA CORPORATION | 08/24/1994 | 08/25/1994 | ||||||||
Defect Summary | The limit stop pin can back out of position allowing the telescoping steering column mechanism to travel beyond specification. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | This can affect the steering control of the vehicles, and could result in an accident. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | The lower steering columns will be removed and replaced on all vehicles. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: steering; column.vehicle description: buses equipped with zf tilt steering and supplied to southeastern pennsylvania transit authority.notes: if the vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonabletime or the remedy does not correct the defect, please contact neoplan at 1-719-336-3256. also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.this recall was completed on september 11, 1992. |
Investigations
NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SEATS | ||||||
PE93096 | NEOPLAN USA CORPORATION | 11/30/1993 | 03/24/1994 | DRIVER'S BUS SEATS FAIL | ||
There is no summary currently available | ||||||
STEERING | ||||||
PE96034 | NEOPLAN USA CORPORATION | 05/06/1996 | 07/24/1996 | ALLEGED STEERING GEARBOX BRACKET FAILURE | 96V139000 | |
It has been reported that the steering gearbox bracket fails causing complete loss of steering. |