| Make : NEOPLAN | Model : AN440LF | Year : 2004 |
| Build Dates : 20040712 - | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 05V068000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: | Date Received by ODI: 20050301 | Date Added to Database: 20050303 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: NEOPLAN USA CORPORATION | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: NEOPLAN USA CORPORATION | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 08-314 | ||
| Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 175 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH ARVINMERITOR URRESKO TIE ROD CLAMPS, HEAT TREATMENT OF CLAMPS CREATED A SURFACE HARDNESS THAT COULD LEAD TO A FRACTURE OF THE CLAMPS. |
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Consequence:
IN THE EVENT OF A CRACK, THE CLAMPS COULD BREAK OFF AFFECTING TOE-IN AND ALIGNMENT. THE TIE ROD CAN COME LOOSE RESULTING IN STEERING LOSS AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. |
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Remedy:
ARVINMERITOR IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT ARVINMERITOR AT 1-866-668-7221 OR NEOPLAN AT 719-336-3256. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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