Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: Transit Buses. The Tether Plates, Which Are Attached To The Rear Of Both The Upper And Lower Frames Of The Suspension Unit, Contain A Sharp Edge Which Can Cause Premature Weat Of The Nylon Tethers. This Does Not Comply With The Requirements Of Fmvss No. 207, “Seating Systems,” And No. 210, “Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages.”
Make Of Vehicle
NEOPLAN
Model Of Vehicle
AN116
Year
1998
Recall Campaign Number
98V308001
Component Description
Seats
Effect Of Defect
In The Event Of A Crash, These Seat Belts May Not Properly Restain The Occupant Increasing The Risk Of Personal Injury.
Fix Defect
Isringhausen Is ConduCTIng The Owner Notification For This Recall. Owners Will Be Provided With A Replacement Kit Which Includes New Tethers, Tether Plates, Nut, Bolts, And A Technical Bulletin With Detailed Replacement InstruCTIons.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Neoplan USA Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
19980214
End Of Manufacture
19980509
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
25
Date Owners Notified
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Neoplan USA Corporation
Date Report Received
19981117
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
207