Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Transit Buses Equipped With ARVInmeritor Urresko Tie Rod Clamps, Heat Treatment Of Clamps Created A Surface Hardness That Could Lead To A Fracture Of The Clamps.
Make Of Vehicle
NEOPLAN
Model Of Vehicle
AN440LF
Year
2004
Recall Campaign Number
05V068000
Component Description
Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly
Effect Of Defect
In The Event Of A Crack, The Clamps Could Break Off AffeCTIng Toe-In And Alignment. The Tie Rod Can Come Loose Resulting In Steering Loss And A Crash Could Occur Without Prior Warning.
Fix Defect
ARVInmeritor Is ConduCTIng The Owner Notification And Remedy For This Campaign. Owners May Contact ARVInmeritor At 1-866-668-7221 Or Neoplan At 719-336-3256.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Neoplan USA Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
20040712
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
175
Date Owners Notified
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Neoplan USA Corporation
Date Report Received
20050301
Make Campaign Number
08-314