Neoplan 1983–1993 Steering recall
Recalled July 23, 1996 · NHTSA recall 96V138000 · Neoplan
Hazard
THE STEERING GEAR MOUNTING PLATE CAN BREAK RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
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.
Units
3,248 units
Description
THE STEERING GEAR MOUNTING PLATE CAN CRACK AROUND THE WELDS.
What to do
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.
Product
Neoplan AN116 · Neoplan AN117 · Neoplan AN230H · Neoplan AN232 · Neoplan AN235 · Neoplan AN238H · Neoplan AN240 · Neoplan AN340 · Neoplan AN349 · Neoplan AN430 · Neoplan AN435 · Neoplan AN440 · Neoplan AN460
Manufacturer(s)
NEOPLAN USA CORPORATION
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →