NHTSA Recall 96V138000
NHTSA Campaign Id 96V138000; Date: Jul. 23, 1996
The steering gear mounting plate can break resulting in loss of steering control increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
Recalled Vehicles:
1986 Neoplan AN116; 1987 Neoplan AN116; 1988 Neoplan AN116; 1989 Neoplan AN116; 1990 Neoplan AN116; 1991 Neoplan AN116; 1992 Neoplan AN116; 1990 Neoplan AN117; 1991 Neoplan AN117; 1990 Neoplan An230h; 1989 Neoplan AN232; 1987 Neoplan AN235; 1990 Neoplan AN235; 1990 Neoplan An238h; 1988 Neoplan AN240; 1989 Neoplan AN240; 1990 Neoplan AN240; 1985 Neoplan AN340; 1986 Neoplan AN340; 1987 Neoplan AN340; 1988 Neoplan AN340; 1989 Neoplan AN340; 1991 Neoplan AN340; 1992 Neoplan AN340; 1993 Neoplan AN340; 1992 Neoplan AN349; 1986 Neoplan AN430; 1990 Neoplan AN430; 1984 Neoplan AN435; 1985 Neoplan AN435; 1986 Neoplan AN435; 1990 Neoplan AN435; 1991 Neoplan AN435; 1983 Neoplan AN440; 1984 Neoplan AN440; 1985 Neoplan AN440; 1986 Neoplan AN440; 1987 Neoplan AN440; 1988 Neoplan AN440; 1989 Neoplan AN440; 1990 Neoplan AN440; 1991 Neoplan AN440; 1983 Neoplan AN460; 1984 Neoplan AN460; 1985 Neoplan AN460; 1986 Neoplan AN460; 1989 Neoplan AN460; 1990 Neoplan AN460; 1991 Neoplan AN460
Component: Steering:gear Box (other Than Rack And Pinion)
Manufactured by: Neoplan Usa Corp.
Affected Units:: 3,248
Recall Summary:
The steering gear mounting plate can crack around the welds.
How to Fix:
Owners will inspect the entire steering gear mounting plate for cracks and/or hairline fractures. If any cracks or fractures are found, owners will remove the steering gear mounting plate and return it to neoplan for a free replacement.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: transit buses. Owner notification: owner notification has already begun. Note: owners who do not receive the free replacement within areasonable time should contact neoplan at 1-719-336-3258. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 21, 1996
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