Recall 96V138000: 1983–1991 Neoplan AN440

Report received

Jul 23, 1996

Manufacturer

Neoplan usa corp.

Potentially affected

3,248vehicles

Model years

1983–1991

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

The steering gear mounting plate can crack around the welds.

Possible consequence

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.

Affected model years

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

• 1983 Neoplan AN4400 complaints
• 1984 Neoplan AN4400 complaints
• 1985 Neoplan AN4400 complaints
• 1986 Neoplan AN4400 complaints
• 1987 Neoplan AN4400 complaints
• 1988 Neoplan AN4400 complaints
• 1989 Neoplan AN4400 complaints
• 1990 Neoplan AN4400 complaints
• 1991 Neoplan AN4400 complaints