1991 NEOPLAN AN440 Recalls (2)

Campaign:
95V188001 on 04/18/1996
Component:
Fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly:pressure relief devices
Manufactured:
05/31/1992 - 06/30/1994
Affected:
101
Defect:
Some temperature sensitive triggers were not x-rayed. these triggers could contain internal voids that would make the triggers susceptible to advanced creep causing false activation and venting of the cng.
Consequence:
Venting of the cng could result in a fire.
Correction:
Neoplan will replace the prd with the newer design "generation 2.5" pressure relief device.
Notes:
System: fuel; cng; pressure relief valves/devices (prd).vehicle description: compressed natural gas powered transit buses equipped with lincoln composite cng fuel containers which incorporate mirada type iiipressure relief valves. (see mirada campaign 95e025 and lincoln composite campaign 95e025003).note: if the valves have not been replaced within a reasonable time free of charge, please contact neoplan at 1-719-336-3256.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Campaign:
96V138000 on 07/22/1996
Component:
Steering:gear box (other than rack and pinion)
Manufactured:
12/31/1982 - 11/30/1992
Affected:
3,248
Defect:
The steering gear mounting plate can crack around the welds.
Consequence:
The steering gear mounting plate can break resulting in loss of steering control increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
Correction:
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.
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.

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