Recall 98V308001 — SEATS Defect in 1998-1998 NEOPLAN AN116
RECALL This recall affects up to 25 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 98V308001 |
| Manufacturer | NEOPLAN USA CORP. |
| Vehicles Affected | 25 |
| Component | SEATS |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES. THE TETHER PLATES, WHICH ARE ATTACHED TO THE REAR OF BOTH THE UPPER AND LOWER FRAMES OF THE SUSPENSION UNIT, CONTAIN A SHARP EDGE WHICH CAN CAUSE PREMATURE WEAT OF THE NYLON TETHERS. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 207, "SEATING SYSTEMS," AND NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES."
Safety Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THESE SEAT BELTS MAY NOT PROPERLY RESTAIN THE OCCUPANT INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy
ISRINGHAUSEN IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION FOR THIS RECALL. OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A REPLACEMENT KIT WHICH INCLUDES NEW TETHERS, TETHER PLATES, NUT, BOLTS, AND A TECHNICAL BULLETIN WITH DETAILED REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS.
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 |