NHTSA Recall 85V064000
NHTSA Campaign Id 85V064000; Date: May. 14, 1985
Recalled Vehicles:
1981 Neoplan Neoplan; 1982 Neoplan Neoplan; 1983 Neoplan Neoplan; 1984 Neoplan Neoplan; 1985 Neoplan Neoplan
Component: Steering:linkages:rod:relay:connecting
Manufactured by: Neoplan Usa Corp.
Affected Units:: 2,000
Recall Summary:
There may be tie rod clamp interference with the front suspension structure. Also, steering wheel may become stiff due to non-permanent lube steering shaft cross bearings. Consequence of defect: steering could bind or become hard resulting in loss of control and could cause an accident.
How to Fix:
Assure proper tie rod clamp positioning and install greaseable cross bearings in the steering shaft.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: 1981 to 1984 35' and 40' transit buses, 1982 to 1984 articulated buses, and 1984 and 1985 tit'l buses. System: steering, tie rod clamp.
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