1997 NEOPLAN AN440 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
3
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1997 NEOPLAN AN440
The 1997 NEOPLAN AN440 has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS, UNKNOWN OR OTHER, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL. The most commonly reported problem area is the Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1997 NEOPLAN AN440
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 1997 NEOPLAN AN440, potentially affecting up to 949 vehicles.
Recall 98V298000 — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| 594 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT COACHES EQUIPPED WITH CUMMINS L-10 ENGINES AND NELSON CATALYSTS AND SOLD TO LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA TRANSIT AUTHORITY. THE CATALYST CAN EXPERIENCE HIGH TEMPERATURES, WHICH COULD BE CAUSED FROM UNBURNED METHANE IGNITING INSIDE THE CATALYST BRICK.
Consequence: THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN EXTREME OVERHEATING OF THE CATALYST AND COULD CAUSE IGNITION OF SURROUNDING COMBUSTIBLES IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE CATALYST.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES FOR PROPER INSTALLATION AND POSITIONING; INCREASE THE SIZE OF THE FIBERGLASS HOLE SURROUNDING THE TAIL PIPE, REMOVE A RUBBER AIR INLET BOOT THAT WAS TOO CLOSE TO THE CATALYST; REPLACE THE FLEX PIPE IN THE...
View full details →Recall 99V242003 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
| 319 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES. FAILURE OF A SOFT SEAT CHECK VALVE IN WHEELCHAIR LIFTS PROVIDED BY LIFT-U, MAY ALLOW THE FRONT AND REAR PLATFORM BARRIERS TO RETURN TO A HORIZONTAL POSITION FROM THE VERTICAL POSITION THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO BE LOCKED IN.
Consequence: THIS COULD ALLOW A MOBILITY AID TO ROLL OFF OF THE LIFT PLATFORM INJURING ITS OCCUPANT. LIFT-U WILL REPLACE THE SOFT SEAT CHECK VALVES.
Remedy: LIFT-U WILL REPLACE THE SOFT SEAT CHECK VALVES.
View full details →Recall 03V254000 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
| 36 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN BUSES EQUIPPED WITH CUMMINS ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULES ON THE C8.3G AND L10G ENGINES, THE ECM DOES NOT HAVE THE ABILITY TO DETECT A THROTTLE FAIL-SAFE ENGINE SHUTDOWN COMMAND. THIS COULD RESULT IN AN UNANTICIPATED, UNCOMMANDED OPEN THROTTLE CONDITION WITHOUT WARNING.
Consequence: IF THIS EVENT OCCURS, THE VEHICLE OPERATOR WILL NOT HAVE CONTROL OF THE ENGINE SPEED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: CUMMINS WILL NOTIFY THE CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE ECM. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CUMMINS AT 1-800-343-7357 OR NEOPLAN AT 719-336-3256, EXT. 476.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1997 NEOPLAN AN440
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 NEOPLAN AN440. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
EXTREME EXOTHERMIC REACTION IN EXHAUST CATALYST GENERATED SUFFICIENT LOCALIZED TEMPERATURES TO IGNITE SURROUNDING MATERIAL, RESULTING IN FIRE AND DAMAGE TO REAR PORTION OF TRANSIT BUS.
Safety Rating for the 1997 NEOPLAN AN440
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1997 NEOPLAN AN440 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1997 NEOPLAN AN440
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1997 NEOPLAN AN440
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the NEOPLAN AN440
- 1992 NEOPLAN AN440 — 0 complaints
- 1994 NEOPLAN AN440 — 0 complaints
- 1995 NEOPLAN AN440 — 3 complaints
- 1996 NEOPLAN AN440 — 1 complaint
- 1997 NEOPLAN AN440 (current)
- 1998 NEOPLAN AN440 — 1 complaint
- 1999 NEOPLAN AN440 — 0 complaints
- 2000 NEOPLAN AN440 — 0 complaints
- 2001 NEOPLAN AN440 — 0 complaints
Other NEOPLAN Models
- NEOPLAN AN440L — 4 total complaints
- NEOPLAN NEOPLAN — 1 total complaint
- NEOPLAN 340/3 TRANSIT BUS — 0 total complaints
- NEOPLAN ADB — 0 total complaints
- NEOPLAN ALL MODELS — 0 total complaints
- NEOPLAN AN116 — 0 total complaints
- NEOPLAN AN117 — 0 total complaints
- NEOPLAN AN230H — 0 total complaints