Recall 01V059004 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR Defect in 2000-2001 NEOPLAN AN345
RECALL This recall affects up to 223 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 01V059004 |
| Manufacturer | NEOPLAN USA CORP. |
| Vehicles Affected | 223 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH ARVINMERITOR "W-SERIES" AIR-ACTUATED BRAKE CAM ROLLERS. THESE ROLLERS WERE INSTALLED AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT AND ALSO SOLD AS REPLACEMENT PARTS. THE AFFECTED BRAKE ROLLERS MAY FRACTURE IF SUBJECTED TO HIGH APPLICATION LOADINGS.
Safety Consequence
IF ONE OR MORE OF THE AFFECTED BRAKE ROLLERS FRACTURE, PROPER BRAKE APPLICATION COULD BE COMPROMISED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
ARVINMERITOR IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. DEALERS WILL INSPECT BRAKE ROLLERS AND REPLACE THEM IF NECESSARY. 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 1-859-525-3361.
Related Recalls for NEOPLAN
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05V267000 | 2003 NEOPLAN AN460 ARTICULATED | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY | 85 | |
| 01V033007 | 1999 NEOPLAN AN440 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 669 | |
| 99V027001 | 1996 NEOPLAN AN460 | SUSPENSION | 238 | |
| 98V298000 | 1995 NEOPLAN AN440 | FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 594 | |
| 96V138000 | 1983 NEOPLAN AN460 | STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | 3,248 | |
| 96V182000 | 1995 NEOPLAN AN440 | FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 202 | |
| 96V183000 | 1995 NEOPLAN AN440 | FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 235 | |
| 95V188001 | 1991 NEOPLAN AN440 | FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES | 101 | |
| 94V209000 | 1993 NEOPLAN ANN460-LNG | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 297 | |
| 94V156000 | 1990 NEOPLAN BUSES | STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 1,092 |