Recalls for 1981 Neoplan Neoplan

DEFECT #1 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Posted on: 1985-05-21
Description
Chafing condition may occur between front air brake hose and tire.  Also, rubber brake pedal cover may become detached from metal pedal assembly.  Consequence of defect: if the chafing damages the air brake hose to the point that it leaks, effectiveness is diminished.  Also if rubber brake pedal cover falls off, the drivers foot may slip off the pedal when brakes are being applied.  In either case an accident may occur.

Consequence


Corrective Action
Adjust front brake hose positioning and glue the rubber brake pedal on, as required.

Notes
Vehicle description: 1981 to 1985 35 and 40 ft adb transit buses, 1982 to 1984articulated buses, and 1984 and 1985 lit'l buses.  System: brakes, air hose

DEFECT #2 - STEERING:LINKAGES:ROD:RELAY:CONNECTING

Posted on: 1985-05-21
Description
There may be tie rod clamp interference with the front suspension structure.  Also, steering wheel may become stiff due to non-permanent lube steering shaft cross bearings.  Consequence of defect: steering could bind or become hard resulting in loss of control and could cause an accident.

Consequence


Corrective Action
Assure proper tie rod clamp positioning and install greaseable cross bearings in the steering shaft.

Notes
Vehicle description: 1981 to 1984 35' and 40' transit buses, 1982 to 1984 articulated buses, and 1984 and 1985 tit'l buses.system: steering, tie rod clamp.

DEFECT #3 - SUSPENSION

Posted on: 1985-04-01
Description
Hairline cracks may occur in one or more of three weld areas: front suspension interface plate at the bottom frame structure, rear suspension termination points of the transverse link tower outboard gusset, or rear axle mounting pad to the a frame on the longitudinal beam.  Consequence of defect: driver may experience handling difficulties which may result in an accident.

Consequence


Corrective Action
Repair rear suspension and structure to which front suspension attaches.

Notes
Vehicle description: 40 foot transit buses.  System: suspension.

DEFECT #4 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Posted on: 1985-04-01
Description
Circuit breakers are not at sufficient ratings to protect high side tolerances, some wiring harnesses are not adequately secured to prevent chafing and no provisions were made for complete disconnection of all electrical systems in case of an electrical short.  Consequence of defect: the above could result in a bus fire.

Consequence


Corrective Action
Add and/or replace circuit breaker, install cut off switch and reroute wires.

Notes
Vehicle description: 1981 thru 1985 35 and 40 foot transit buses, 1982 thru 1984 articulated buses and 1984 and 1985 litl' buses.system: electrical.