1999 Neoplan AN440L recall: tie rod assembly
Neoplan USA Corp. reported this safety recall on August 1, 2001. It covers about 35 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 35
- reported
- Aug 1, 2001
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: transit buses equipped with arvinmeritor axles built with trw tie rod ball-socket bearings, part no. Trw 24 dl. These bearings have a below specification case depth and/or hardness which can lead to premature wear out of the socket in some applications.
- Risk
- If this condition occurs, the driver can lose partial control of the right front wheel, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Arvinmeritor/trw will notify customers and replace the tie rod ends. 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 517‑647‑0409 or neoplan at 1‑719‑336‑3256.
Recall number 01V141002
Affected vehicles
- Neoplan AN440L 1999 1999
Questions about recall 01V141002
Is there a recall on the 1999 Neoplan AN440L tie rod assembly?
Yes. Recall 01V141002, reported on August 1, 2001, covers about 35 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 01V141002?
Arvinmeritor/trw will notify customers and replace the tie rod ends. 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 517‑647‑0409 or neoplan at 1‑719‑336‑3256.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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