What NHTSA investigated
In november 2004, neoplan conducted a field service retrofit/repair procedure (fsrp # 04-092) to relocate the heavy gauge wires (cables) connected to the starter stud.the purpose was to relieve the stress on the starter solenoid housing.this action also stabilized the cables from vibrations caused by the diesel engine. Attaching unsupported, multiple heavy gaugewires to the starter stud is not an acceptable industry practice, since over time they may overstress the starter stud, resulting in a fracture of the starter solenoid housing. This will usually result in thewires (which carry full battery voltage), contacting ground and creating an electrical short circuit, possibly resulting in a vehicle fire.as a result of odi?s investigation, neoplan reevaluated its position on this matter and decided that the appropriate action was to file a saftey recall with the agency on this matter. Neoplan relocated the starter cables to stablize and relieve the stress on the solenoid stud (created by the vibration produced by the diesel engine). Only buses sold to new jersey transit were affected and subsequent buses built afterwards had the starter cable update incorporated at time of delivery.a copy of the safety recall is attached.neoplan?s action resolves the issues raised by this investigation.accordingly, this investigation is closed.
The recall that followed
Vehicles covered
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Neoplan | LG | Model year not recorded |
Source
From NHTSA’s investigation file, rebuilt daily. To report a problem with your own vehicle, go to nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem. All open investigations.