Neoplan AN440 recalls
Every NHTSA recall campaign filed since 2000 that names the Neoplan AN440, newest first. Last verified Jul 30, 2026.
Units are totals reported across campaigns mentioning this model — NHTSA does not always break unit counts down by model.
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- Jun 14, 2005Fire risk1998–2000 Neoplan AN440, 1998 Neoplan AN440L, 1999–2000 Neoplan AN460 — Engine and Engine Cooling
ON CERTAIN STANDARD FLOOR, LOW FLOOR AND ARTICULATED TRANSIT BUSES BUILT WITH DETROIT DIESEL SERIES 50 ENGINES, THE TURBOCHARGER COMPRESSOR WHEEL CAN BREAK, RESULTING IN SHAFT IMBALANCE AND LUBRICATING OIL PASSES INTO THE EXHAUST SYSTEM.
05V290000 · 465 units · NEOPLAN USA CORPORATION
- Jul 21, 2003Crash risk1997 Neoplan AN440 — Vehicle Speed Control
ON CERTAIN BUSES EQUIPPED WITH CUMMINS ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULES ON THE C8.3G AND L10G ENGINES, THE ECM DOES NOT HAVE THE ABILITY TO DETECT A THROTTLE FAIL-SAFE ENGINE SHUTDOWN COMMAND. THIS COULD RESULT IN AN UNANTICIPATED, UNCOMMANDED OPEN THROTTLE CONDITION WITHOUT WARNING.
03V254000 · 36 units · NEOPLAN USA CORP.
- Aug 1, 2001Fire risk1998–2000 Neoplan AN116, 1998–2000 Neoplan AN440, 1998–2000 Neoplan AN440L and 1 other model — Electrical System
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH VANNER 60 SERIES BATTERY EQUALIZERS. THE EQUALIZER COULD FAIL TO OPERATE PROPERLY AND CAUSE MALFUNCTION OF THE BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM.
01V033007 · 669 units · NEOPLAN USA CORP.
- Aug 1, 2001Crash risk2000–2001 Neoplan AN116, 2000–2001 Neoplan AN345, 2000–2001 Neoplan AN440 and 1 other model — Service Brakes, Air
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH ARVINMERITOR "W-SERIES" AIR-ACTUATED BRAKE CAM ROLLERS. THESE ROLLERS WERE INSTALLED AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT AND ALSO SOLD AS REPLACEMENT PARTS. THE AFFECTED BRAKE ROLLERS MAY FRACTURE IF SUBJECTED TO HIGH APPLICATION LOADINGS.
01V059004 · 223 units · NEOPLAN USA CORP.