NHTSA Recall 85V032000

NHTSA Campaign Id 85V032000; Date: Mar. 25, 1985

Recalled Vehicles:

1981 Neoplan Neoplan;  1982 Neoplan Neoplan;  1983 Neoplan Neoplan;  1984 Neoplan Neoplan

Component: Suspension

Manufactured by: Neoplan Usa Corp.

Affected Units:: 1,800

Recall Summary:

Hairline cracks may occur in one or more of three weld areas: front suspension interface plate at the bottom frame structure, rear suspension termination points of the transverse link tower outboard gusset, or rear axle mounting pad to the a frame on the longitudinal beam. Consequence of defect: driver may experience handling difficulties which may result in an accident.

How to Fix:

Repair rear suspension and structure to which front suspension attaches.

Recall Notes:

Vehicle description: 40 foot transit buses. System: suspension.

Also see:

All recalls of Neoplan vehicles.

More recall documents on nhtsa.gov.