Appliance: air conditionerRecall 91V-115 · 1987 Neoplan 340/3 Transit Bus

NEOPLAN USA CORP. recall 91V-115 covers 90 1987 Neoplan 340/3 Transit Bus for a appliance: air conditioner problem, reported to NHTSA on July 1, 1991.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected901 model
ReportedJul 1, 1991Owners notified Jun 24, 1991
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 91V115000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

LEAKING HOSES CAUSED REFRIGERANT LEVELS TO DECREASE CAUSING EXCESSIVE CYCLING OF THE AC CLUTCH.

The risk

EXCESSIVE CYCLING OF THE AC CLUTCH COULD CAUSE COILOVERHEATING AND ULTIMATELY A FIRE.

What to do

The fix

REPLACE HOSES, CHANGE CONNECTION FITTINGS ON THE AC COMPRESSOR AND INSTALL A LOW PRESSURE CUT-OUT SWITCH.

SYSTEM: AIR CONDITIONER.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 40-FOOT AN 340/3 (3-AXLE TRANSIT) BUSES "EA" SERIES.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall