Defect Description For Recall
On Certain 60′ Articulated Transit Buses, The Starter Cable And Additional Heavy Gauge Wires Had Inadvertently Been Attached To The Starter StUD During The Manufacturing And Assembly Process.
Make Of Vehicle
NEOPLAN
Model Of Vehicle
AN460 ARTICULATED
Year
2003
Recall Campaign Number
05V267000
Component Description
Electrical System:Starter Assembly
Effect Of Defect
Over Time, The Starter Solenoid Could Crack And A Short Circuit Might Develop That Would Result In A Vehicle Fire.
Fix Defect
These Vehicles Were Sent To Only One Customer, New Jersey Transit. All Vehicles Have Been Corrected.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Neoplan USA Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
20040216
End Of Manufacture
20040902
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
85
Date Owners Notified
20050531
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Neoplan USA Corporation
Date Report Received
20050607
Make Campaign Number
FSRP 04-092