Neoplan 1981–1985 Service Brakes, Air recall
Recalled May 14, 1985 · NHTSA recall 85V063000 · Neoplan
Description
CHAFING CONDITION MAY OCCUR BETWEEN FRONT AIR BRAKE HOSE AND TIRE. ALSO, RUBBER BRAKE PEDAL COVER MAY BECOME DETACHED FROM METAL PEDAL ASSEMBLY. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF THE CHAFING DAMAGES THE AIR BRAKE HOSE TO THE POINT THAT IT LEAKS, EFFECTIVENESS IS DIMINISHED. ALSO IF RUBBER BRAKE PEDAL COVER FALLS OFF, THE DRIVERS FOOT MAY SLIP OFF THE PEDAL WHEN BRAKES ARE BEING APPLIED. IN EITHER CASE AN ACCIDENT MAY OCCUR.
What to do
ADJUST FRONT BRAKE HOSE POSITIONING AND GLUE THE RUBBER BRAKE PEDAL ON, AS REQUIRED.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →