Make : NEOPLAN | Model : 340/3 TRANSIT BUS | Year : 1987 |
Build Dates : - | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 91V115000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19910624 | Date Received by ODI: 19910701 | Date Added to Database: 19910716 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: NEOPLAN USA CORP. | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: NEOPLAN USA CORPORATION | ||
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Component: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 90 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
LEAKING HOSES CAUSED REFRIGERANT LEVELS TO DECREASE CAUSING EXCESSIVE CYCLING OF THE AC CLUTCH. |
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Consequence:
EXCESSIVE CYCLING OF THE AC CLUTCH COULD CAUSE COILOVERHEATING AND ULTIMATELY A FIRE. |
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Remedy:
REPLACE HOSES, CHANGE CONNECTION FITTINGS ON THE AC COMPRESSOR AND INSTALL A LOW PRESSURE CUT-OUT SWITCH. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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