Neoplan Usa Corporation | NHTSA Recall #98V298000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 98V298000 by Neoplan Usa Corporation. Includes 594 affected units, NEOPLAN/CATALYST OVERHEATING, component: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 98V298000

Manufacturer: Neoplan Usa Corporation

Report Received Date: 1998-11-19T00:00:00

Subject: Neoplan/catalyst overheating

Component: Fuel System, Other

Potentially Affected Units: 594

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: 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 Summary: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 98V298000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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