Defect Description For Recall
The Steering Gear Mounting Plate Can Crack Around The Welds.
Make Of Vehicle
NEOPLAN
Model Of Vehicle
AN460
Year
1989
Recall Campaign Number
96V138000
Component Description
Steering:Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion)
Effect Of Defect
The Steering Gear Mounting Plate Can Break Resulting In Loss Of Steering Control Increasing The Risk Of A Vehicle Accident.
Fix Defect
Owners Will Inspect The Entire Steering Gear Mounting Plate For Cracks And/Or Hairline Fractures. If Any Cracks Or Fractures Are Found, Owners Will Remove The Steering Gear Mounting Plate And Return It To Neoplan For A Free Replacement.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Neoplan USA Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
19830101
End Of Manufacture
19921201
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
3248
Date Owners Notified
19961021
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Neoplan USA Corporation
Date Report Received
19960723