Recall 88V170000 — SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE Defect in 1987-1987 NEOPLAN EA SERIES
RECALL This recall affects up to 90 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 88V170000 |
| Manufacturer | NEOPLAN USA CORP. |
| Vehicles Affected | 90 |
| Component | SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
AXLE SYSTEM IS SUBJECT TO CRACKING OF CROSS TUBES AND TRAILING ARMS, AS WELL AS FAILURE OF MOUNTING BOLTS.
Safety Consequence
FAILURE OF THE TAG AXLE WILL REDUCE THE LOAD CARRYINGCAPABILITY OF THESE BUSES.
Remedy
INSTALL NEW AXLE SYSTEM.
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| 96V182000 | 1995 NEOPLAN AN440 | FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 202 | |
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