NHTSA Campaign Id 05V267000; Date: Jun. 7, 2005
Over time, the starter solenoid could crack and a short circuit might develop that would result in a vehicle fire.
2003 Neoplan An460 Articulated
Component: Electrical System:starter Assembly
Manufactured by: Neoplan Usa Corporation
Affected Units:: 85
On certain 60' articulated transit buses, the starter cable and additional heavy gauge wires had inadvertently been attached to the starter stud during the manufacturing and assembly process.
These vehicles were sent to only one customer, new jersey transit. All vehicles have been corrected.
Neoplan fsrp 04-092. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 31, 2005
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