2001 NEOPLAN AN440
1 recalls — 0 complaints
01V059004 Aug 1, 2001
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH ARVINMERITOR "W-SERIES" AIR-ACTUATED BRAKE CAM ROLLERS. THESE ROLLERS WERE INSTALLED AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT AND ALSO SOLD AS REPLACEMENT PARTS. THE AFFECTED BRAKE ROLLERS MAY FRACTURE IF SUBJECTED TO HIGH APPLICATION LOADINGS.
Consequence
IF ONE OR MORE OF THE AFFECTED BRAKE ROLLERS FRACTURE, PROPER BRAKE APPLICATION COULD BE COMPROMISED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
ARVINMERITOR IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. DEALERS WILL INSPECT BRAKE ROLLERS AND REPLACE THEM IF NECESSARY. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD... Read more
No complaints found for this vehicle.
NHTSA Safety Investigations — NEOPLAN AN440
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE96054
Opened: Sep 3, 1996 — Closed: Sep 26, 1996
CNG FUEL TANK EXPLOSION
NHTSA RECEIVED CALLS FROM BOTH NEOPLAN AND THE FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION REPORTING THE EXPLOSION OF A FUEL TANK ON A CNG POWERED TRANSIT BUS.NO FIRE OR INJURIES WERE REPORTED. THE EXPLOSION OCCURRED DURING REFUELING.THE FUEL TANKS USED ON THE SUBJECT BUSES ARE CARBON COMPOSITE GRAPHITE, MANUFAC... Read more
NEOPLAN AN440 — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the NEOPLAN AN440 across all model years (1983–2001).
30
Total Recalls
6
Total Complaints
1
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
6
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
NEOPLAN AN440 — Year by Year
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