Neoplan An116 (1999) – 01V033007

Defect Description For Recall

Vehicle Description: Transit Buses Equipped With Vanner 60 Series Battery Equalizers. The Equalizer Could Fail To Operate Properly And Cause MalfunCTIon Of The Battery Charging System.

Make Of Vehicle

NEOPLAN

Model Of Vehicle

AN116

Year

1999

Recall Campaign Number

01V033007

Component Description

Electrical System:12V/24V/48V Battery

Effect Of Defect

Without Fusing, The Equalizer May Melt, Burn, Or Smoke, Possibly Resulting In A Fire Or A Smoke Filled Bus, Thus Necessitating A Passenger Evacuation Of The Bus. The Failure Mode Can Cause Operator DistrAction, And/Or Possible Personal Injury.

Fix Defect

Dealers Will Inspect The Buses For Certain Equalizers By The Date Code. The Affected Equalizers Will Be Replaced By Vanner. 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 Vanner At 1-800-227-6937 Or Neoplan At 1-719-336-3256.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Neoplan USA Corp.

Start Of Manufacture

19990201

End Of Manufacture

20001231

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

669

Date Owners Notified

20010427

Initiated By

Odi

Responsible Manufacturer

Neoplan USA Corporation

Date Report Received

20010801

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard