Linkages: tie rod assemblyRecall 01V-141 · 1999 Neoplan AN440l
NEOPLAN USA CORP. recall 01V-141 covers 35 1999 Neoplan AN440l for a linkages: tie rod assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on August 1, 2001.
Source: NHTSA recall 01V141002 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE DRIVER CAN LOSE PARTIAL CONTROL OF THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
The fix
ARVINMERITOR/TRW WILL NOTIFY CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE TIE ROD ENDS. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT ARVINMERITOR AT 517-647-0409 OR NEOPLAN AT 1-719-336-3256.
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from June 1, 1999 to December 31, 1999. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.