There have been 5 safety recalls for the Neoplan AN116. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Neoplan AN116.
In the event of a crash, these seat belts may not properly restain the occupant increasing the risk of personal injury.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1998 Neoplan AN116 |
| Component: SEATS |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: transit buses. The tether plates, which are attached to the rear of both the upper and lower frames of the suspension unit, contain a sharp edge which can cause premature weat of the nylon tethers. This does not comply with the requirements of fmvss no.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If these welds were not to specification, back rest loads could cause the welds to fail. The back rest would disengage from the seat frame allowing loss of support to the driver's torso and possibly causing loss of control of the vehicle.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1995 Neoplan AN116, 1996 Neoplan AN116 |
| Component: SEATS |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: buses equipped with isringhausen seats in the driver position. Two welds located on the back rest adjustment side of the seat frame did not meet the manufacturer's specifications. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
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) |
| Recall Summary: The steering gear mounting plate can crack around the welds. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If one or more of the affected brake rollers fracture, proper brake application could be compromised, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2000 Neoplan AN116, 2001 Neoplan AN116, 2000 Neoplan AN345, 2001 Neoplan AN345, 2000 Neoplan AN440, 2001 Neoplan AN440, 2000 Neoplan AN460, 2001 Neoplan AN460 |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: transit buses equipped with arvinmeritor "w-series" air-actuated brake cam rollers. These rollers were installed as original equipment and also sold as replacement parts. The affected brake rollers may fracture if subjected to high application loadings. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Without fusing, the equalizer may melt, burn, or smoke, possibly resulting in a fire or a smoke filled bus, thus necessitating a passenger evacuation of the bus. The failure mode can cause operator distraction, and/or possible personal injury.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1998 Neoplan AN116, 1999 Neoplan AN116, 2000 Neoplan AN116, 1998 Neoplan AN440, 1999 Neoplan AN440, 2000 Neoplan AN440, 1998 Neoplan An440l, 1999 Neoplan An440l, 2000 Neoplan An440l, 1999 Neoplan AN460, 2000 Neoplan AN460 |
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: transit buses equipped with vanner 60 series battery equalizers. The equalizer could fail to operate properly and cause malfunction of the battery charging system. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Aug. 1, 2001 | Air Brake | 223 |
| Aug. 1, 2001 | Electrical System:battery | 669 |
| Nov. 17, 1998 | Seats | 25 |
| Oct. 25, 1996 | Seats | 25 |
| Jul. 23, 1996 | Steering:gear Box (other Than Rack And Pinion) | 3,248 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2001 Neoplan AN116 | 1 |
| 2000 Neoplan AN116 | 2 |
| 1999 Neoplan AN116 | 1 |
| 1998 Neoplan AN116 | 2 |
| 1996 Neoplan AN116 | 1 |
| 1995 Neoplan AN116 | 1 |
| 1992 Neoplan AN116 | 1 |
| 1991 Neoplan AN116 | 1 |
| 1990 Neoplan AN116 | 1 |
| 1989 Neoplan AN116 | 1 |
| 1988 Neoplan AN116 | 1 |
| 1987 Neoplan AN116 | 1 |
| 1986 Neoplan AN116 | 1 |