Neoplan Usa Corporation | NHTSA Recall #05V321000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 05V321000 by Neoplan Usa Corporation. Includes 311 affected units, DOOR ASSEMBLIES/VAPOR, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain transit buses equipped with vapor door assemblies, the two piece curved connecting rods when used as an element of the door actuation linkage in conjunction with a vapor medium pneumatic differential engine, may be subject to fatigue failure resulting in bending or breaking of the connecting rod.

Corrective Action

Neoplan is working with vapor bus international to notify owners and have the repair performed on their vehicles. the remedy consists of replacing the two piece connecting rod with a one piece connecting rod. owners may contact vapor at 1-847-777-6400 or neoplan at 1-719-336-3256.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 05V321000
Manufacturer: Neoplan Usa Corporation
Report Received Date: 2005-07-14T00:00:00
Subject: Door assemblies/vapor
Component: Structure
Potentially Affected Units: 311

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: On certain transit buses equipped with vapor door assemblies, the two piece curved connecting rods when used as an element of the door actuation linkage in conjunction with a vapor medium pneumatic differential engine, may be subject to fatigue failure resulting in bending or breaking of the connecting rod.
Consequence Summary: A broken connecting rod can allow the door panel to move freely in an uncontrolled manner, leaving passengers inside the vehicle unprotected by the door panel and enabling a protruding door panel to strike persons or objects outside the vehicle.
Corrective Action: Neoplan is working with vapor bus international to notify owners and have the repair performed on their vehicles. the remedy consists of replacing the two piece connecting rod with a one piece connecting rod. owners may contact vapor at 1-847-777-6400 or neoplan at 1-719-336-3256.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-tirh_iem9~gbpp
NHTSA ID: 05V321000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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