Unknown or otherRecall 89V-205 · 1987–1989 Neoplan Transit Bus
NEOPLAN USA CORP. recall 89V-205 covers 400 1987–1989 Neoplan Transit Bus for a unknown or other problem, reported to NHTSA on November 28, 1989.
Source: NHTSA recall 89V205000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
CERTAIN BOLTS SUCH AS THE DRIVE SHAFT BOLTS, STEERING MOUNTING BOLTS, MOTOR MOUNT BOLTS, AND THE WHEEL CHAIR SUPPORT BOLTS MAY NOT MEET SAE SPECIFICATIONS.
The risk
BOLTS COULD BREAK OR FAIL AFFECTING THE SPECIFIC COMPONENT INVOLVED, RESULTING IN A POTENTIAL AN ACCIDENT AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY.
The fix
REPLACE NON-SPECIFICATION BOLTS WITH BOLTS THAT MEET SAE SPECIFICATIONS.
SYSTEM: NON-STANDARD BOLTS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES.
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 April 1, 1986 to June 1, 1989. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.
The investigation behind this recall
- STEERING & SUSPENSION BOLTNHTSA