1984 NEOPLAN NEOPLAN RECALL - #85V064000
RECALL FOR STEERING : LINKAGES : ROD : RELAY : CONNECTING
THERE MAY BE TIE ROD CLAMP INTERFERENCE WITH THE FRONT SUSPENSION STRUCTURE. ALSO, STEERING WHEEL MAY BECOME STIFF DUE TO NON-PERMANENT LUBE STEERING SHAFT CROSS BEARINGS. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: STEERING COULD BIND OR BECOME HARD RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.
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Vehicle |
1984 NEOPLAN NEOPLAN |
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Manufacturer |
NEOPLAN USA CORP. |
Manufactured between |
1/1/1900 - 6/1/1985 |
Recalled on |
5/21/1985 |
Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
Owners Notified on |
1/1/1900 |
# Affected |
2,000 |
Recalled for |
STEERING:LINKAGES:ROD:RELAY:CONNECTING |
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Description |
THERE MAY BE TIE ROD CLAMP INTERFERENCE WITH THE FRONT SUSPENSION STRUCTURE. ALSO, STEERING WHEEL MAY BECOME STIFF DUE TO NON-PERMANENT LUBE STEERING SHAFT CROSS BEARINGS. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: STEERING COULD BIND OR BECOME HARD RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. |
Consequences |
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Corrective action |
ASSURE PROPER TIE ROD CLAMP POSITIONING AND INSTALL GREASEABLE CROSS BEARINGS IN THE STEERING SHAFT. |
Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 1981 TO 1984 35' AND 40' TRANSIT BUSES, 1982 TO 1984 ARTICULATED BUSES, AND 1984 AND 1985 TIT'L BUSES.SYSTEM: STEERING, TIE ROD CLAMP. |
See also |
1984 NEOPLAN NEOPLAN Recall for SUSPENSION
1984 NEOPLAN NEOPLAN Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING
1984 NEOPLAN NEOPLAN Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
1984 NEOPLAN NEOPLAN Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, DOOR
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