Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: Transit Buses Equipped With ARVInmeritor Axles Built With TRW Tie Rod Ball-Socket Bearings, Part No. TRW 24 Dl. These Bearings Have A Below Specification Case Depth And/Or Hardness Which Can Lead To Premature Wear Out Of The Socket In Some Applications.
Make Of Vehicle
NEOPLAN
Model Of Vehicle
AN440L
Year
1999
Recall Campaign Number
01V141002
Component Description
Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly
Effect Of Defect
If This Condition Occurs, The Driver Can Lose Partial Control Of The Right Front Wheel, Possibly Resulting In A Vehicle Crash.
Fix Defect
ARVInmeritor/TRW Will Notify Customers And Replace The Tie Rod Ends. 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 517-647-0409 Or Neoplan At 1-719-336-3256.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Neoplan USA Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
19990601
End Of Manufacture
19991231
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
35
Date Owners Notified
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Neoplan USA Corporation
Date Report Received
20010801