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1996 Neoplan AN440Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1996 Neoplan AN440, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints11 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Engine and engine cooling

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 19, 1998. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1996 Neoplan AN440 has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Engine and engine cooling11

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

1996 Neoplan AN440 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 98V-298 · Nov 19, 1998 · 594 vehicles

Risk. THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN EXTREME OVERHEATING OF THE CATALYST AND COULD CAUSE IGNITION OF SURROUNDING COMBUSTIBLES IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE CATALYST.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Neoplan.

Best & worst years

1996 vs. every other AN440 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the AN440 median. How we score

'83'84'85'86'87'88'89'90'91'92'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1996 Neoplan AN440, and the recalls they led to.

  1. CNG FUEL TANK EXPLOSIONPE96054 · closed Sep 26, 1996
    Led to recall 96V-183
In owners' words

What AN440 owners report

Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

EXTREME EXOTHERMIC REACTION IN EXHAUST CATALYST GENERATED SUFFICIENT LOCALIZED TEMPERATURE TO IGNITE SURROUNDING MATERIAL, RESULTING IN FIRE AND DAMAGE TO THE REAR PORTION OF THE TRANSIT BUS.
Complaint 542111 · Oct 20, 1998

Own a 1996 AN440?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.