Recall 05V290000: 1998–2000 Neoplan AN440 and 1 other model

Report received

Jun 14, 2005

Manufacturer

Neoplan usa corporation

Potentially affected

465vehicles

Model years

1998–2000

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

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.

Possible consequence

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.

Affected model years

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

• 1998 Neoplan AN4401 complaints
• 1999 Neoplan AN4400 complaints
• 2000 Neoplan AN4400 complaints
• 1998 Neoplan AN440L0 complaints