NHTSA Recall 03V254000
NHTSA Campaign Id 03V254000; Date: Jul. 21, 2003
If this event occurs, the vehicle operator will not have control of the engine speed, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
1997 Neoplan AN440
Component: Vehicle Speed Control
Manufactured by: Neoplan Usa Corp.
Affected Units:: 36
Recall Summary:
On certain buses equipped with cummins electronic control modules on the c8. 3g and l10g engines, the ecm does not have the ability to detect a throttle fail-safe engine shutdown command. This could result in an unanticipated, uncommanded open throttle condition without warning.
How to Fix:
Cummins will notify the customers and replace the ecm. Owners should contact cummins at 1-800-343-7357 or neoplan at 719-336-3256, ext. 476.
Recall Notes:
Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
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