1995 NEOPLAN AN440 Recalls (4)
- 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:
- 96V182000 on 09/30/1996
- Component:
- Fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly
- Affected:
- 202
- Defect:
- 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.
- Consequence:
- This condition can cause the cylinder to fall increasing the risk of explosion or fire.
- Correction:
- A new strap with elastomeric springs that will allow the strap to expand with the tank has been designed and will be installed on these buses.
- Notes:
- Owner notification:owner notification has been started.only los angeles and massport transit systems are involved.note:owners who do not receive the newly designed straps within a reasonable time free of charge should contact edo canada at .................. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
- Campaign:
- 96V183000 on 09/30/1996
- Component:
- Fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly
- Affected:
- 235
- Defect:
- The type 4 compressed natural gas (cng) fuel tank supplied by edo canada can rupture during fueling.
- Consequence:
- Rupture of a cng fuel tank can cause cng leakage increasing the risk of a fire or explosion.
- Correction:
- Each tank is being visually inspected, assisted by dye penetrant and resonance tested. a detection shield is placed under each pair of tanks, under the bus, to provide ease of inspection for any damage. any damaged tank will be replaced.
- Notes:
- Owner notification:owner notification has already begun. note: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 neoplan at 1-719-336-3256.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
- Campaign:
- 98V298000 on 11/23/1998
- Component:
- Fuel system, other:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- Manufactured:
- 05/17/1995 - 11/05/1997
- Affected:
- 594
- Defect:
- 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.
- Consequence:
- This condition can result in extreme overheating of the catalyst and could cause ignition of surrounding combustibles in close proximity to the catalyst.
- Correction:
- Dealers will inspect the vehicles for proper installation and positioning; increase the size of the fiberglass hole surrounding the tail pipe, remove a rubber air inlet boot that was too close to the catalyst; replace the flex pipe in the exhaust system; and add a blanket around the catalyst to provide added insulation.
- Notes:
- Owner notification has began. 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 neoplan at 1-719-336-3256.also 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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