Recall 02V004006 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL Defect in 2001-2001 NEOPLAN AN460
RECALL This recall affects up to 6 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 02V004006 |
| Manufacturer | NEOPLAN USA CORP. |
| Vehicles Affected | 6 |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN BUSES EQUIPPED WITH ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL/ACCELERATOR PEDALS SUPPLIED BY WILLIAMS CONTROLS INDUSTRIES, THE WELD ATTACHING THE CLEVIS TO THE PLATE HAS INSUFFICIENT PENETRATION AND COULD ALLOW THE CLEVIS TO SEPARATE FROM THE PLATE.
Safety Consequence
IF THE CLEVIS SEPARATED FROM THE PLATE WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN USE, THE VEHICLE WOULD RETURN TO IDLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE PEDALS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DURING DECEMBER 2001. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT WILLIAMS CONTROL AT 1-503-684-8600 OR NEOPLAN AT 1-719-336-3256.
Related Recalls for NEOPLAN
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05V267000 | 2003 NEOPLAN AN460 ARTICULATED | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY | 85 | |
| 01V059004 | 2001 NEOPLAN AN345 | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | 223 | |
| 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 |