Recall 98V298000: 1995–1997 Neoplan AN440

Report received

Nov 19, 1998

Manufacturer

Neoplan usa corp.

Potentially affected

594vehicles

Model years

1995–1997

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 coaches equipped with cummins l-10 engines and nelson catalysts and sold to los angeles, california transit authority. The catalyst can experience high temperatures, which could be caused from unburned methane igniting inside the catalyst brick.

Possible consequence

This condition can result in extreme overheating of the catalyst and could cause ignition of surrounding combustibles in close proximity to the catalyst.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the vehicles for proper installation and positioning; increase the size of the fiberglass hole surrounding the tail pipe, remove a rubber air inlet boot that was too close to the catalyst; replace the flex pipe in the exhaust system; and add a blanket around the catalyst to provide added insulation.

Affected model years

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

• 1995 Neoplan AN4403 complaints
• 1996 Neoplan AN4401 complaints
• 1997 Neoplan AN4401 complaints