Neoplan 1997–1999 Unknown Or Other recall
Recalled April 5, 2000 · NHTSA recall 99V242003 · Neoplan
Hazard
THIS COULD ALLOW A MOBILITY AID TO ROLL OFF OF THE LIFT PLATFORM INJURING ITS OCCUPANT. LIFT-U WILL REPLACE THE SOFT SEAT CHECK VALVES.
Remedy
LIFT-U WILL REPLACE THE SOFT SEAT CHECK VALVES.
Units
319 units
Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES. FAILURE OF A SOFT SEAT CHECK VALVE IN WHEELCHAIR LIFTS PROVIDED BY LIFT-U, MAY ALLOW THE FRONT AND REAR PLATFORM BARRIERS TO RETURN TO A HORIZONTAL POSITION FROM THE VERTICAL POSITION THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO BE LOCKED IN.
What to do
LIFT-U WILL REPLACE THE SOFT SEAT CHECK VALVES.
Product
Neoplan AN440 · Neoplan AN460
Manufacturer(s)
NEOPLAN USA CORPORATION
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →