1985 NEOPLAN NEOPLAN RECALL - #85V033000
RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : WIRING
CIRCUIT BREAKERS ARE NOT AT SUFFICIENT RATINGS TO PROTECT HIGH SIDE TOLERANCES, SOME WIRING HARNESSES ARE NOT ADEQUATELY SECURED TO PREVENT CHAFING AND NO PROVISIONS WERE MADE FOR COMPLETE DISCONNECTION OF ALL ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS IN CASE OF AN ELECTRICAL SHORT. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE ABOVE COULD RESULT IN A BUS FIRE.
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| Vehicle |
1985 NEOPLAN NEOPLAN |
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| Manufacturer |
NEOPLAN USA CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
6/1/1981 - 3/1/1985 |
| Recalled on |
4/1/1985 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
1/1/1900 |
| # Affected |
2,000 |
| Recalled for |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING |
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| Description |
CIRCUIT BREAKERS ARE NOT AT SUFFICIENT RATINGS TO PROTECT HIGH SIDE TOLERANCES, SOME WIRING HARNESSES ARE NOT ADEQUATELY SECURED TO PREVENT CHAFING AND NO PROVISIONS WERE MADE FOR COMPLETE DISCONNECTION OF ALL ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS IN CASE OF AN ELECTRICAL SHORT. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE ABOVE COULD RESULT IN A BUS FIRE. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
ADD AND/OR REPLACE CIRCUIT BREAKER, INSTALL CUT OFF SWITCH AND REROUTE WIRES. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 1981 THRU 1985 35 AND 40 FOOT TRANSIT BUSES, 1982 THRU 1984 ARTICULATED BUSES AND 1984 AND 1985 LITL' BUSES.SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL. |
| See also |
1985 NEOPLAN NEOPLAN Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
1985 NEOPLAN NEOPLAN Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, ROD, RELAY, CONNECTING
1985 NEOPLAN NEOPLAN Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, DOOR
1985 NEOPLAN NEOPLAN Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING, FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
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