SuspensionRecall 99V-027 · 1992–1999 Neoplan AN460

NEOPLAN USA CORP. recall 99V-027 covers 238 1992–1999 Neoplan AN460 for a suspension problem, reported to NHTSA on February 25, 1999.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected2381 model

ReportedFeb 25, 1999Owners notified Feb 2, 1999

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 99V027001 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: ARTICULATED TRANSIT BUSES. THE REAR SECTION OF THE BUS COULD BECOME UNSTABLE AT HIGH SPEED IF ELECTRIC POWER IS LOST TO THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT FOR THE ARTICULATED STABILIZATION SYSTEM.

The risk

LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL COULD OCCUR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

What to do

The fix

DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL HYDRAULIC SAFETY-DAMPENING UNIT TO THE BUS ARTICULATION HYDRAULIC SYSTEM.

OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 2, 1999.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 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.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Neoplan AN4601992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999

Built from November 1, 1992 to February 28, 1999. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.