Make : NEOPLAN | Model : EA SERIES | Year : 1987 |
Build Dates : 19870401 - 19870801 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 88V170000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19881018 | Date Received by ODI: 19881101 | Date Added to Database: 19881117 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: NEOPLAN USA CORP. | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: NEOPLAN USA CORPORATION | ||
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Component: SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 90 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
AXLE SYSTEM IS SUBJECT TO CRACKING OF CROSS TUBES AND TRAILING ARMS, AS WELL AS FAILURE OF MOUNTING BOLTS. |
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Consequence:
FAILURE OF THE TAG AXLE WILL REDUCE THE LOAD CARRYINGCAPABILITY OF THESE BUSES. |
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Remedy:
INSTALL NEW AXLE SYSTEM. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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