| Make : NEOPLAN | Model : NEOPLAN | Year : 1985 |
| Build Dates : 19840701 - 19850401 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 85V165000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: | Date Received by ODI: 19851218 | Date Added to Database: 19860110 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: NEOPLAN USA CORP. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: NEOPLAN USA CORPORATION | ||
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| Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 54 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
AN INDUCTIVE VOLTAGE SPIKE MAY AFFECT THE REAR DOOR TIME DELAY RELAY IN A MANNER WHICH CAUSES THE MAGNETIC BRAKE VALVE TO ENERGIZE. WHEN THIS VALVE IS ENERGIZED THE BUS BRAKES ARE APPLIED. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF THIS OCCURS WHEN THE BUS IS IN MOTION, THE BUS WILL BRAKE UNEXPECTEDLY WITHOUT ANY ACTION FROM THE OPERATOR AND MAY CAUSE INJURIES TO ITS OCCUPANTS OR CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
INSTALL A NEW REAR DOOR TIME DELAY RELAY TO PREVENT BRAKES FROM BEING ACTIVATED AT THE WRONG TIME. |
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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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