Recall 96V182000: 1995 Neoplan AN440

Report received

Sep 23, 1996

Manufacturer

Neoplan usa corp.

Potentially affected

202vehicles

Model years

1995

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

These buses are equipped with compressed natural gas fuel tanks supplied by edo canada. The fuel cylinder straps expand when tanks are pressurized causing brackets to break the mounting hardware.

Possible consequence

This condition can cause the cylinder to fall increasing the risk of explosion or fire.

Remedy

A new strap with elastomeric springs that will allow the strap to expand with the tank has been designed and will be installed on these buses.

Affected model years

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

• 1995 Neoplan AN4403 complaints