2001 NEOPLAN AN435L Recall

Campaign:

03V261000 on 07/29/2003

Component:

Engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel

Manufactured:

12/31/2000 - 12/30/2002

Affected:

32

Defect:

On certain transit buses equipped with cummins westport b gas plus or c gas plus 6 cylinder engines, the electronic control module calibration may not correctly detect a throttle plate actuator failure that could result in an uncommanded open throttle condition.

Consequence:

If this event occurs, the vehicle operator will not have control of the engine speed which could possibly result in a vehicle crash.

Correction:

Dealers will replace the electronic control module calibration free of charge. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact cummins customer assistance center at 1-800-343-7357 or neoplan at 1-719-336-3256.

Notes:

Neoplan recall no. 03-e021.also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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