Neoplan 1981–1984 Suspension recall
Recalled March 25, 1985 · NHTSA recall 85V032000 · Neoplan
Remedy
REPAIR REAR SUSPENSION AND STRUCTURE TO WHICH FRONT SUSPENSION ATTACHES.
Units
1,800 units
Description
HAIRLINE CRACKS MAY OCCUR IN ONE OR MORE OF THREE WELD AREAS: FRONT SUSPENSION INTERFACE PLATE AT THE BOTTOM FRAME STRUCTURE, REAR SUSPENSION TERMINATION POINTS OF THE TRANSVERSE LINK TOWER OUTBOARD GUSSET, OR REAR AXLE MOUNTING PAD TO THE A FRAME ON THE LONGITUDINAL BEAM. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: DRIVER MAY EXPERIENCE HANDLING DIFFICULTIES WHICH MAY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
What to do
REPAIR REAR SUSPENSION AND STRUCTURE TO WHICH FRONT SUSPENSION ATTACHES.
Product
Neoplan NEOPLAN
Manufacturer(s)
NEOPLAN USA CORPORATION
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →