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  Safety Recalls of Neoplan AN440 Vehicles

There have been 10 safety recalls for the Neoplan AN440. 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 AN440.

NHTSA Recall #: 99V242003; Apr. 5, 2000

This could allow a mobility aid to roll off of the lift platform injuring its occupant. Lift-u will replace the soft seat check valves.

Recalled Vehicles: 1997 Neoplan AN440, 1998 Neoplan AN440, 1999 Neoplan AN440, 1998 Neoplan AN460, 1999 Neoplan AN460
Component: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Recall Summary: Vehicle description: transit buses. Failure of a soft seat check valve in wheelchair lifts provided by lift-u, may allow the front and rear platform barriers to return to a horizontal position from the vertical position they are supposed to be locked in. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 98V298000; Nov. 19, 1998

This condition can result in extreme overheating of the catalyst and could cause ignition of surrounding combustibles in close proximity to the catalyst.

Recalled Vehicles: 1995 Neoplan AN440, 1996 Neoplan AN440, 1997 Neoplan AN440
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Recall Summary: Vehicle description: transit coaches equipped with cummins l-10 engines and nelson catalysts and sold to los angeles, California transit authority. The catalyst can experience high temperatures, which could be caused from unburned methane igniting inside the catalyst brick. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 96V183000; Sep. 23, 1996

Rupture of a cng fuel tank can cause cng leakage increasing the risk of a fire or explosion.

Recalled Vehicles: 1995 Neoplan AN440
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Recall Summary: The type 4 compressed natural gas (cng) fuel tank supplied by edo canada can rupture during fueling. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 96V182000; Sep. 23, 1996

This condition can cause the cylinder to fall increasing the risk of explosion or fire.

Recalled Vehicles: 1995 Neoplan AN440
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Recall Summary: These buses are equipped with compressed natural gas fuel tanks supplied by edo canada. The fuel cylinder straps expand when tanks are pressurized causing brackets to break the mounting hardware. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 96V138000; 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)
Recall Summary: The steering gear mounting plate can crack around the welds. ... Details of this recall 🔎

Table 1. Historical Recalls of Neoplan AN440 Vehicles

Date Component Vehicle Affected
Jun. 14, 2005   Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:other Fuel Types:turbo-charger 465
Jul. 21, 2003   Vehicle Speed Control 36
Aug. 1, 2001   Air Brake 223
Aug. 1, 2001   Electrical System:battery 669
Apr. 5, 2000   Unknown Or Other 319
Nov. 19, 1998   Fuel System, Other:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings 594
Sep. 23, 1996   Fuel System, Other:storage:tank Assembly 202
Sep. 23, 1996   Fuel System, Other:storage:tank Assembly 235
Jul. 23, 1996   Steering:gear Box (other Than Rack And Pinion) 3,248
Aug. 30, 1995   Fuel System, Other:storage:tank Assembly:pressure Relief Devices 101


Table 2. Recall Statistics of Neoplan AN440 Model Years

Model# Recalls
2001 Neoplan AN440 1
2000 Neoplan AN440 3
1999 Neoplan AN440 3
1998 Neoplan AN440 3
1997 Neoplan AN440 3
1996 Neoplan AN440 1
1995 Neoplan AN440 4
1994 Neoplan AN440 1
1992 Neoplan AN440 1
1991 Neoplan AN440 2
1990 Neoplan AN440 1
1989 Neoplan AN440 1
1988 Neoplan AN440 1
1987 Neoplan AN440 1
1986 Neoplan AN440 1
1985 Neoplan AN440 1
1984 Neoplan AN440 1
1983 Neoplan AN440 1