NHTSA Recall 01V059004
NHTSA Campaign Id 01V059004; Date: Aug. 1, 2001
If one or more of the affected brake rollers fracture, proper brake application could be compromised, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2000 Neoplan AN116; 2001 Neoplan AN116; 2000 Neoplan AN345; 2001 Neoplan AN345; 2000 Neoplan AN440; 2001 Neoplan AN440; 2000 Neoplan AN460; 2001 Neoplan AN460
Component: Air Brake
Manufactured by: Neoplan Usa Corp.
Affected Units:: 223
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: transit buses equipped with arvinmeritor "w-series" air-actuated brake cam rollers. These rollers were installed as original equipment and also sold as replacement parts. The affected brake rollers may fracture if subjected to high application loadings.
How to Fix:
Arvinmeritor is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Dealers will inspect brake rollers and replace them if necessary. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact arvinmeritor at 1-859-525-3361.
Recall Notes:
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jul 16, 2001
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