Steering: steering wheel/handle barRecall 94V-156 · 1990 Neoplan Buses
NEOPLAN USA CORP. recall 94V-156 covers 1,092 1990 Neoplan Buses for a steering: steering wheel/handle bar problem, reported to NHTSA on August 24, 1994.
Source: NHTSA recall 94V156000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
THE "LIMIT STOP PIN" CAN BACK OUT OF POSITION ALLOWING THE TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN MECHANISM TO TRAVEL BEYOND SPECIFICATION.
The risk
THIS CAN AFFECT THE STEERING CONTROL OF THE VEHICLES, AND COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
The fix
THE LOWER STEERING COLUMNS WILL BE REMOVED AND REPLACED ON ALL VEHICLES.
SYSTEM: STEERING; COLUMN.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUSES EQUIPPED WITH ZF TILT STEERING AND SUPPLIED TO SOUTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA TRANSIT AUTHORITY.NOTES: IF THE VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLETIME OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT, PLEASE CONTACT NEOPLAN AT 1-719-336-3256. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.THIS RECALL WAS COMPLETED ON SEPTEMBER 11, 1992.
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
The investigation behind this recall
- IDNHTSA