Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: Transit Buses Equipped With ARVInmeritor “W-Series” Air-Actuated Brake Cam Rollers. These Rollers Were Installed As Original Equipment And Also Sold As Replacement Parts. The Affected Brake Rollers May Fracture If Subjected To High Application Loadings.
Make Of Vehicle
NEOPLAN
Model Of Vehicle
AN345
Year
2000
Recall Campaign Number
01V059004
Component Description
Service Brakes, Air
Effect Of Defect
If One Or More Of The Affected Brake Rollers Fracture, Proper Brake Application Could Be Compromised, Possibly Resulting In A Vehicle Crash.
Fix Defect
ARVInmeritor Is ConduCTIng The Owner Notification And Remedy For This Campaign. Dealers Will Inspect Brake Rollers And Replace Them If Necessary. 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 ARVInmeritor At 1-859-525-3361.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Neoplan USA Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
19991101
End Of Manufacture
20010630
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
223
Date Owners Notified
20010716
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Neoplan USA Corporation
Date Report Received
20010801