Neoplan AN116, AN117, AN230H, AN232 and 9 more (1983-1993): Steering
Recall 96V138000 · Jul 23, 1996 · Neoplan USA Corp.
3,248
vehicles affected
3,248
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 96V138000
- Date
- Jul 23, 1996
- Maker
- Neoplan USA Corp.
- Units affected
- 3,248
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Steering > Gear box (other than rack and pinion)
- Model years
- 1983-1993
- Started by
- The safety regulator
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
THE STEERING GEAR MOUNTING PLATE CAN CRACK AROUND THE WELDS.
What can happen
THE STEERING GEAR MOUNTING PLATE CAN BREAK RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
OWNERS WILL INSPECT THE ENTIRE STEERING GEAR MOUNTING PLATE FOR CRACKS AND/OR HAIRLINE FRACTURES. IF ANY CRACKS OR FRACTURES ARE FOUND, OWNERS WILL REMOVE THE STEERING GEAR MOUNTING PLATE AND RETURN IT TO NEOPLAN FOR A FREE REPLACEMENT.
Vehicles covered
13 models, 49 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Neoplan | AN116 | 1986-1992 |
| Neoplan | AN117 | 1990-1991 |
| Neoplan | AN230H | 1990 |
| Neoplan | AN232 | 1989 |
| Neoplan | AN235 | 1987, 1990 |
| Neoplan | AN238H | 1990 |
| Neoplan | AN240 | 1988-1990 |
| Neoplan | AN340 | 1985-1989, 1991-1993 |
| Neoplan | AN349 | 1992 |
| Neoplan | AN430 | 1986, 1990 |
| Neoplan | AN435 | 1984-1986, 1990-1991 |
| Neoplan | AN440 | 1983-1991 |
| Neoplan | AN460 | 1983-1986, 1989-1991 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 96V138000?
13 models: Neoplan AN116 (1986-1992), Neoplan AN117 (1990-1991), Neoplan AN230H (1990) and 10 more, about 3,248 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 96V138000?
OWNERS WILL INSPECT THE ENTIRE STEERING GEAR MOUNTING PLATE FOR CRACKS AND/OR HAIRLINE FRACTURES. IF ANY CRACKS OR FRACTURES ARE FOUND, OWNERS WILL REMOVE THE STEERING GEAR MOUNTING PLATE AND RETURN IT TO NEOPLAN FOR A FREE REPLACEMENT.
What can happen?
THE STEERING GEAR MOUNTING PLATE CAN BREAK RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.