Neoplan 1992–1999 Suspension recall
Recalled February 25, 1999 · NHTSA recall 99V027001 · Neoplan
Hazard
LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL COULD OCCUR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL HYDRAULIC SAFETY-DAMPENING UNIT TO THE BUS ARTICULATION HYDRAULIC SYSTEM.
Units
238 units
Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: ARTICULATED TRANSIT BUSES. THE REAR SECTION OF THE BUS COULD BECOME UNSTABLE AT HIGH SPEED IF ELECTRIC POWER IS LOST TO THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT FOR THE ARTICULATED STABILIZATION SYSTEM.
What to do
DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL HYDRAULIC SAFETY-DAMPENING UNIT TO THE BUS ARTICULATION HYDRAULIC SYSTEM.
Product
Neoplan AN460
Manufacturer(s)
NEOPLAN USA CORPORATION
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →