| Make : NEOPLAN | Model : AN116 | Year : 1998 |
| Build Dates : 19980214 - 19980509 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 98V308001 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: | Date Received by ODI: 19981117 | Date Added to Database: 19981214 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: NEOPLAN USA CORP. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: NEOPLAN USA CORPORATION | ||
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| Component: SEATS | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 25 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES. THE TETHER PLATES, WHICH ARE ATTACHED TO THE REAR OF BOTH THE UPPER AND LOWER FRAMES OF THE SUSPENSION UNIT, CONTAIN A SHARP EDGE WHICH CAN CAUSE PREMATURE WEAT OF THE NYLON TETHERS. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 207, "SEATING SYSTEMS," AND NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES." |
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Consequence:
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THESE SEAT BELTS MAY NOT PROPERLY RESTAIN THE OCCUPANT INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY. |
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Remedy:
ISRINGHAUSEN IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION FOR THIS RECALL. OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A REPLACEMENT KIT WHICH INCLUDES NEW TETHERS, TETHER PLATES, NUT, BOLTS, AND A TECHNICAL BULLETIN WITH DETAILED REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 207 | |
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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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