3 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Posted on: 2000-05-03
Description
Vehicle description: transit buses. Failure of a soft seat check valve in wheelchair lifts provided by lift-u, may allow the front and rear platform barriers to return to a horizontal position from the vertical position they are supposed to be locked in.
Consequence
This could allow a mobility aid to roll off of the lift platform injuring its occupant. Lift-u will replace the soft seat check valves.
Corrective Action
Lift-u will replace the soft seat check valves.
Notes
Owner notification is being handled by lift-u. 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 contact lift-u at 1-209-838-2400 or neoplan at 1-719-336-3256. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
DEFECT #2 - FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Posted on: 1998-11-24
Description
Vehicle description: transit coaches equipped with cummins l-10 engines and nelson catalysts and sold to los angeles, california transit authority. The catalyst can experience high temperatures, which could be caused from unburned methane igniting inside the catalyst brick.
Consequence
This condition can result in extreme overheating of the catalyst and could cause ignition of surrounding combustibles in close proximity to the catalyst.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the vehicles for proper installation and positioning; increase the size of the fiberglass hole surrounding the tail pipe, remove a rubber air inlet boot that was too close to the catalyst; replace the flex pipe in the exhaust system; and add a blanket around the catalyst to provide added insulation.
Notes
Owner notification has began. 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 contact neoplan at 1-719-336-3256.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
DEFECT #3 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Posted on: 2003-07-22
Description
On certain buses equipped with cummins electronic control modules on the c8.3g and l10g engines, the ecm does not have the ability to detect a throttle fail-safe engine shutdown command. This could result in an unanticipated, uncommanded open throttle condition without warning.
Consequence
If this event occurs, the vehicle operator will not have control of the engine speed, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action
Cummins will notify the customers and replace the ecm. Owners should contact cummins at 1-800-343-7357 or neoplan at 719-336-3256, ext. 476.
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).