Recall 01V141002: 1999 Neoplan AN440L

Report received

Aug 1, 2001

Manufacturer

Neoplan usa corp.

Potentially affected

35vehicles

Model years

1999

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1999 Neoplan AN440L0 complaints