Other: labelsRecall 94V-209 · Neoplan vehicles
NEOPLAN USA CORP. recall 94V-209 covers 297 Neoplan vehicles for a other: labels problem, reported to NHTSA on October 31, 1994.
Source: NHTSA recall 94V209000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by NHTSA (compliance).
The problem
THE RIM SIZE, GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATING, AND GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING ON THESE TRANSIT BUSES ARE INCORRECT. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF PART 567, "CERTIFICATION."
The risk
CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: OVERLOADING OF THE VEHICLE CAN CAUSE PREMATURE TIRE FAILURE AND/OR SUSPENSION FAILURE.
The fix
NEW CERTIFICATION LABELS WILL BE ISSUED AND INSTALLED ON AFFECTED BUSES. A WARNING LABEL WILL ALSO BE ADDED TO APPLICABLE BUSES.
SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; VEHICLE INDENTIFICATION NUMBER AND PLATE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 40' AND 60' TRANSIT BUSES.NOTE: IF YOU HAVE NOT RECEIVED THE NEW CERTIFICATION LABEL AND WARNING LABEL 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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.