1981 NEOPLAN NEOPLAN RECALL - #85V032000
RECALL FOR SUSPENSION
HAIRLINE CRACKS MAY OCCUR IN ONE OR MORE OF THREE WELD AREAS: FRONT SUSPENSION INTERFACE PLATE AT THE BOTTOM FRAME STRUCTURE, REAR SUSPENSION TERMINATION POINTS OF THE TRANSVERSE LINK TOWER OUTBOARD GUSSET, OR REAR AXLE MOUNTING PAD TO THE A FRAME ON THE LONGITUDINAL BEAM. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: DRIVER MAY EXPERIENCE HANDLING DIFFICULTIES WHICH MAY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1981 NEOPLAN NEOPLAN |
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| Manufacturer |
NEOPLAN USA CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1981 - 12/1/1984 |
| Recalled on |
4/1/1985 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
1/1/1900 |
| # Affected |
1,800 |
| Recalled for |
SUSPENSION |
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| Description |
HAIRLINE CRACKS MAY OCCUR IN ONE OR MORE OF THREE WELD AREAS: FRONT SUSPENSION INTERFACE PLATE AT THE BOTTOM FRAME STRUCTURE, REAR SUSPENSION TERMINATION POINTS OF THE TRANSVERSE LINK TOWER OUTBOARD GUSSET, OR REAR AXLE MOUNTING PAD TO THE A FRAME ON THE LONGITUDINAL BEAM. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: DRIVER MAY EXPERIENCE HANDLING DIFFICULTIES WHICH MAY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
REPAIR REAR SUSPENSION AND STRUCTURE TO WHICH FRONT SUSPENSION ATTACHES. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 40 FOOT TRANSIT BUSES. SYSTEM: SUSPENSION. |
| See also |
1981 NEOPLAN NEOPLAN Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING
1981 NEOPLAN NEOPLAN Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
1981 NEOPLAN NEOPLAN Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, ROD, RELAY, CONNECTING
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