Recall 05V267000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY Defect in 2003-2003 NEOPLAN AN460 ARTICULATED
RECALL This recall affects up to 85 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 05V267000 |
| Manufacturer | NEOPLAN USA CORPORATION |
| Vehicles Affected | 85 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
OVER TIME, THE STARTER SOLENOID COULD CRACK AND A SHORT CIRCUIT MIGHT DEVELOP THAT WOULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy
THESE VEHICLES WERE SENT TO ONLY ONE CUSTOMER, NEW JERSEY TRANSIT. ALL VEHICLES HAVE BEEN CORRECTED.
Related Recalls for NEOPLAN
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| 94V156000 | 1990 NEOPLAN BUSES | STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 1,092 |