Neoplan AN440 recalls
There are 10 safety recalls on record for the Neoplan AN440, covering 6,092 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.
Neoplan AN440 recalls by model year
2001 12000 31999 31998 31997 31996 11995 41994 11992 11991 21990 1
All recalls
Engine and engine cooling: engine: other fuel types: turbo/supercharger
- What is wrong
- On certain standard floor, low floor and articulated transit buses built with detroit diesel series 50 engines, the turbocharger compressor wheel can break, resulting in shaft imbalance and lubricating oil passes into the exhaust system.
- Risk
- This can result in an engine compartment fire, possibly resulting in personal injuries.
- Remedy
- Neoplan is working with detroit diesel to notify owners and have the repair performed on their vehicles. Dealers will install an exhaust temperature sensor and reprogram the emc calibration. Owners may contact neoplan at 719‑336‑3256 or detroit diesel at 313‑592‑3708.
Recall number 05V290000 · Recall details
Vehicle speed control
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 03V254000 · Recall details
Service brakes, air
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: transit buses equipped with arvinmeritor "w-series" air-actuated brake cam rollers. These rollers were installed as original equipment and also sold as replacement parts. The affected brake rollers may fracture if subjected to high application loadings.
- Risk
- If one or more of the affected brake rollers fracture, proper brake application could be compromised, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Arvinmeritor is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Dealers will inspect brake rollers and replace them if necessary. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact arvinmeritor at 1‑859‑525‑3361.
Recall number 01V059004 · Recall details
Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: transit buses equipped with vanner 60 series battery equalizers. The equalizer could fail to operate properly and cause malfunction of the battery charging system.
- Risk
- Without fusing, the equalizer may melt, burn, or smoke, possibly resulting in a fire or a smoke filled bus, thus necessitating a passenger evacuation of the bus. The failure mode can cause operator distraction, and/or possible personal injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the buses for certain equalizers by the date code. The affected equalizers will be replaced by vanner. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact vanner at 1‑800‑227‑6937 or neoplan at 1‑719‑336‑3256.
Recall number 01V033007 · Recall details
Unknown or other
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 99V242003 · Recall details
Fuel system, other: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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 exhaust system; and add a blanket around the catalyst to provide added insulation.
Recall number 98V298000 · Recall details
Fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly
- What is wrong
- The type 4 compressed natural gas (cng) fuel tank supplied by edo canada can rupture during fueling.
- Risk
- Rupture of a cng fuel tank can cause cng leakage increasing the risk of a fire or explosion.
- Remedy
- Each tank is being visually inspected, assisted by dye penetrant and resonance tested. A detection shield is placed under each pair of tanks, under the bus, to provide ease of inspection for any damage. Any damaged tank will be replaced.
Recall number 96V183000 · Recall details
Fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly
- What is wrong
- These buses are equipped with compressed natural gas fuel tanks supplied by edo canada. The fuel cylinder straps expand when tanks are pressurized causing brackets to break the mounting hardware.
- Risk
- This condition can cause the cylinder to fall increasing the risk of explosion or fire.
- Remedy
- A new strap with elastomeric springs that will allow the strap to expand with the tank has been designed and will be installed on these buses.
Recall number 96V182000 · Recall details
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)
- What is wrong
- The steering gear mounting plate can crack around the welds.
- Risk
- The steering gear mounting plate can break resulting in loss of steering control increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
- Remedy
- Owners will inspect the entire steering gear mounting plate for cracks and/or hairline fractures. If any cracks or fractures are found, owners will remove the steering gear mounting plate and return it to neoplan for a free replacement.
Recall number 96V138000 · Recall details
Fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly: pressure relief devices
- What is wrong
- Some temperature sensitive triggers were not x-rayed. These triggers could contain internal voids that would make the triggers susceptible to advanced creep causing false activation and venting of the cng.
- Risk
- Venting of the cng could result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Neoplan will replace the prd with the newer design "generation 2.5" pressure relief device.
Recall number 95V188001 · Recall details
Questions about the Neoplan AN440 recalls
How do I check if my Neoplan AN440 has an open recall?
Enter your VIN in the VIN decoder on this page to see the recalls for your exact model and year, then confirm with any dealer of the brand or the manufacturer, who can tell you whether the repair was already done on your car.
Do I have to pay for a recall repair?
No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.
How many recalls does the Neoplan AN440 have?
10, covering engine and engine cooling, vehicle speed control and service brakes, air.
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