Neoplan recalls
10 NHTSA recall campaigns filed since 2000 that affect Neoplan vehicles, newest first. Last verified Jul 30, 2026.
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- Jul 14, 2005Safety2005 Neoplan AN440 Transliner, 2005 Neoplan AN440LF, 2003–2004 Neoplan AN460 Articulated — Structure
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.
05V321000 · 311 units · NEOPLAN USA CORPORATION
- 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
- Jun 7, 2005Fire risk2003 Neoplan AN460 Articulated — Electrical System
ON CERTAIN 60' ARTICULATED TRANSIT BUSES, THE STARTER CABLE AND ADDITIONAL HEAVY GAUGE WIRES HAD INADVERTENTLY BEEN ATTACHED TO THE STARTER STUD DURING THE MANUFACTURING AND ASSEMBLY PROCESS.
05V267000 · 85 units · NEOPLAN USA CORPORATION
- Mar 1, 2005Crash risk2004–2005 Neoplan AN440LF — Steering
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.
05V068000 · 175 units · NEOPLAN USA CORPORATION
- Jul 22, 2003Crash risk2001 Neoplan AN435L, 2002 Neoplan AN440L — Engine and Engine Cooling
ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH CUMMINS WESTPORT B GAS PLUS OR C GAS PLUS 6 CYLINDER ENGINES, THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE CALIBRATION MAY NOT CORRECTLY DETECT A THROTTLE PLATE ACTUATOR FAILURE THAT COULD RESULT IN AN UNCOMMANDED OPEN THROTTLE CONDITION.
03V261000 · 32 units · NEOPLAN USA CORP.
- 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.
- Apr 9, 2002Crash risk2001 Neoplan AN460 — Vehicle Speed Control
ON CERTAIN BUSES EQUIPPED WITH ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL/ACCELERATOR PEDALS SUPPLIED BY WILLIAMS CONTROLS INDUSTRIES, THE WELD ATTACHING THE CLEVIS TO THE PLATE HAS INSUFFICIENT PENETRATION AND COULD ALLOW THE CLEVIS TO SEPARATE FROM THE PLATE.
02V004006 · 6 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 risk1999 Neoplan AN440L — Steering
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH ARVINMERITOR AXLES BUILT WITH TRW TIE ROD BALL-SOCKET BEARINGS, PART NO. TRW 24 DL. THESE BEARINGS HAVE A BELOW SPECIFICATION CASE DEPTH AND/OR HARDNESS WHICH CAN LEAD TO PREMATURE WEAR OUT OF THE SOCKET IN SOME APPLICATIONS.
01V141002 · 35 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.