NHTSA Recall 85V165000
NHTSA Campaign Id 85V165000; Date: Dec. 18, 1985
Recalled Vehicles:
1984 Neoplan Neoplan; 1985 Neoplan Neoplan
Component: Structure:body:door
Manufactured by: Neoplan Usa Corp.
Affected Units:: 54
Recall Summary:
An inductive voltage spike may affect the rear door time delay relay in a manner which causes the magnetic brake valve to energize. When this valve is energized the bus brakes are applied. Consequence of defect: if this occurs when the bus is in motion, the bus will brake unexpectedly without any action from the operator and may cause injuries to its occupants or cause an accident.
How to Fix:
Install a new rear door time delay relay to prevent brakes from being activated at the wrong time.
Recall Notes:
System:rear door time delay relay. Vehicle description:buses with printed circuit boards and containing rear door time delay relay.
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