2005 Neoplan AN440LF recalls and problems
The 2005 Neoplan AN440LF has 2 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any Neoplan dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2005 Neoplan AN440LF vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2005 Neoplan AN440LF recalls
Recall 05V-321: Structure
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.
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.
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.
Recall 05V-068: Steering
Problem: On certain transit buses equipped with arvinmeritor urresko tie rod clamps, heat treatment of clamps created a surface hardness that could lead to a fracture of the clamps.
Risk: In the event of a crack, the clamps could break off affecting toe-in and alignment. The tie rod can come loose resulting in steering loss and a crash could occur without prior warning.
Fix: Arvinmeritor is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Owners may contact arvinmeritor at 1-866-668-7221 or neoplan at 719-336-3256.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the 2005 Neoplan AN440LF have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2005 Neoplan AN440LF: 05V-321 (structure), 05V-068 (steering). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Are Neoplan recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Neoplan dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.