Recall 05V-321: 2005 Neoplan AN440 Transliner, 2005 Neoplan AN440LF and 1 more
NEOPLAN USA CORPORATION recall for structure, reported to NHTSA on Jul 14, 2005, covering about 311 vehicles.
The problem
On certain transit buses equipped with vapor door assemblies, the two piece curved connecting rods when used as an element of the door actuation linkage in conjunction with a vapor medium pneumatic differential engine, may be subject to fatigue failure resulting in bending or breaking of the connecting rod.
The risk
A broken connecting rod can allow the door panel to move freely in an uncontrolled manner, leaving passengers inside the vehicle unprotected by the door panel and enabling a protruding door panel to strike persons or objects outside the vehicle.
The fix
Neoplan is working with vapor bus international to notify owners and have the repair performed on their vehicles. The remedy consists of replacing the two piece connecting rod with a one piece connecting rod. Owners may contact vapor at 1-847-777-6400 or neoplan at 1-719-336-3256.
Notes
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236; (Tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | NEOPLAN USA CORPORATION |
|---|---|
| Component | Structure › Body › Door |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 05V321000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Neoplan AN440 Transliner | 2005 | All years |
| Neoplan AN440LF | 2005 | All years |
| Neoplan AN460 Articulated | 2003, 2004 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 05V-321?
On certain transit buses equipped with vapor door assemblies, the two piece curved connecting rods when used as an element of the door actuation linkage in conjunction with a vapor medium pneumatic differential engine, may be subject to fatigue failure resulting in bending or breaking of the connecting rod.
How is recall 05V-321 fixed?
Neoplan is working with vapor bus international to notify owners and have the repair performed on their vehicles. The remedy consists of replacing the two piece connecting rod with a one piece connecting rod. Owners may contact vapor at 1-847-777-6400 or neoplan at 1-719-336-3256.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.