1989 NEOPLAN AN240 RECALL - #96V138000
RECALL FOR STEERING : GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
THE STEERING GEAR MOUNTING PLATE CAN CRACK AROUND THE WELDS.
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| Vehicle |
1989 NEOPLAN AN240 |
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| Manufacturer |
NEOPLAN USA CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1983 - 12/1/1992 |
| Recalled on |
7/23/1996 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
10/21/1996 |
| # Affected |
3,248 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) |
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| Description |
THE STEERING GEAR MOUNTING PLATE CAN CRACK AROUND THE WELDS. |
| Consequences |
THE STEERING GEAR MOUNTING PLATE CAN BREAK RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES. OWNER NOTIFICATION: OWNER NOTIFICATION HAS ALREADY BEGUN. NOTE: OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REPLACEMENT WITHIN AREASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT NEOPLAN AT 1-719-336-3258. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. |
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