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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