Neoplan AN460 recalls
There are 7 safety recalls on record for the Neoplan AN460, covering 5,168 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.
Neoplan AN460 recalls by model year
2001 22000 31999 41998 21997 11996 11993 11992 11991 11990 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: accelerator pedal
- What is wrong
- On certain buses equipped with electronic throttle control/accelerator pedals supplied by williams controls industries, the weld attaching the clevis to the plate has insufficient penetration and could allow the clevis to separate from the plate.
- Risk
- If the clevis separated from the plate while the vehicle was in use, the vehicle would return to idle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace these pedals. Owner notification began during december 2001. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact williams control at 1‑503‑684‑8600 or neoplan at 1‑719‑336‑3256.
Recall number 02V004006 · 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
Suspension
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: articulated transit buses. The rear section of the bus could become unstable at high speed if electric power is lost to the electronic control unit for the articulated stabilization system.
- Risk
- Loss of vehicle control could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install an additional hydraulic safety-dampening unit to the bus articulation hydraulic system.
Recall number 99V027001 · 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
Questions about the Neoplan AN460 recalls
How do I check if my Neoplan AN460 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 AN460 have?
7, covering engine and engine cooling, vehicle speed control and service brakes, air.
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