1998-2000 Neoplan AN440, Neoplan AN440L and others recall: turbo/supercharger
Neoplan USA Corporation reported this safety recall on June 14, 2005. It covers about 465 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 465
- reported
- Jun 14, 2005
- related complaints
- 1
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
Affected vehicles
- Neoplan AN440 1998-2000 199819992000
- Neoplan AN440L 1998 1998
- Neoplan AN460 1999-2000 19992000
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 1 complaints about engine problems.
Questions about recall 05V290000
Is there a recall on the 1998-2000 Neoplan AN440, Neoplan AN440L and others turbo/supercharger?
Yes. Recall 05V290000, reported on June 14, 2005, covers about 465 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 05V290000?
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.
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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