Neoplan An435L (2001) – 03V261000

Defect Description For Recall

On Certain Transit Buses Equipped With Cummins WeSTPort B Gas Plus Or C Gas Plus 6 Cylinder Engines, The Electronic Control Module Calibration May Not Correctly Detect A Throttle Plate Actuator Failure That Could Result In An Uncommanded Open Throttle Condition.

Make Of Vehicle

NEOPLAN

Model Of Vehicle

AN435L

Year

2001

Recall Campaign Number

03V261000

Component Description

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel

Effect Of Defect

If This Event Occurs, The Vehicle Operator Will Not Have Control Of The Engine Speed Which Could Possibly Result In A Vehicle Crash.

Fix Defect

Dealers Will Replace The Electronic Control Module Calibration Free Of Charge. 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 Cummins Customer Assistance Center At 1-800-343-7357 Or Neoplan At 1-719-336-3256.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Neoplan USA Corp.

Start Of Manufacture

20010101

End Of Manufacture

20021231

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

32

Date Owners Notified

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Neoplan USA Corporation

Date Report Received

20030722

Make Campaign Number

3E-21

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard