2000 Neoplan AN460 Problems: 0 Complaints, 3 Recalls

The worst 2000 Neoplan AN460 problems

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Engine and engine cooling: engine: other fuel types: turbo/superchargerReported June 14, 2005 · 465 vehicles affected

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

Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v batteryReported August 1, 2001 · 669 vehicles affected

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

Service brakes, airReported August 1, 2001 · 223 vehicles affected

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

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Is the 2000 Neoplan AN460 reliable?

Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2000 Neoplan AN460.

What is the most common problem with the 2000 Neoplan AN460?

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How many recalls does the 2000 Neoplan AN460 have?

3 recalls, covering engine and engine cooling, electrical system and service brakes, air.

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