Neoplan An440 1991
Model An440 made in 1991 by Neoplan got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, other, steering.
Model 1991
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 - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES | ||||||||||||||||
| 95V188001 | NEOPLAN USA CORP. | from 06/01/1992 to 07/01/1994 | V (Vehicle) | 101 | 12/15/1995 | ODI | NEOPLAN USA CORPORATION | 08/30/1995 | 04/19/1996 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Some temperature sensitive triggers were not x-rayed. these triggers could contain internal voids that would make the triggers susceptible to advanced creep causing false activation and venting of the cng. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Venting of the cng could result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Neoplan will replace the prd with the newer design generation 2.5 pressure relief device. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: fuel; cng; pressure relief valves/devices (prd).vehicle description: compressed natural gas powered transit buses equipped with lincoln composite cng fuel containers which incorporate mirada type iiipressure relief valves. (see mirada campaign 95e025 and lincoln composite campaign 95e025003).note: if the valves have not been replaced within a reasonable time free of charge, 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. | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | ||||||||||||||||
| 96V138000 | NEOPLAN USA CORP. | from 01/01/1983 to 12/01/1992 | V (Vehicle) | 3248 | 10/21/1996 | ODI | NEOPLAN USA CORPORATION | 07/23/1996 | 07/23/1996 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The steering gear mounting plate can crack around the welds. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The steering gear mounting plate can break resulting in loss of steering control increasing the risk of a vehicle accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Owners will inspect the entire steering gear mounting plate for cracks and/or hairline fractures. if any cracks or fractures are found, owners will remove the steering gear mounting plate and return it to neoplan for a free replacement. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: transit buses. owner notification: owner notification has already begun. note: owners who do not receive the free replacement within areasonable time should contact neoplan at 1-719-336-3258. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||